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Today is Thursday January 3, 2008
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Belly busters
Wyandot Memorial Hospital Wellness Center coordinator Susan Kuhlman (from left) recently announced the winners of the fall Fitness Challenge, who were Brian McClain, Sheri McClain and Rick Leeth. The team had a combined 51.5 percent combined weight loss in the 12-week program.
Wellness Center at WMH announces winners of fall Fitness Challenge
Wyandot Memorial Hospital Wellness Center coordinator Susan Kuhlman recently announced the Buckeye Belly Busters team of Brian McClain, Sheri McClain and Rick Leeth was named the winner of the fall Fitness Challenge.
Kuhlman reported the team achieved a 51.5 percent combined weight loss in the 12-week contest. Forty-five teams competed in the Fitness Challenge and participants lost a total of 1,102 pounds.
(Refer to page 3 of today's Daily Chief-Union)
Wyandot County Historical Society holding annual membership drive
The Wyandot County Historical Society is holding its annual membership drive for renewing or purchasing new memberships with the WCHS.
Since 1929, the WCHS has been a resource for visiting researchers as well as county residents and school children.
Annual patron memberships are opportunities for individuals and businesses to support the Society and to help maintain the highest preservation standards for the Society's collections and facilities, the Wyandot County Museum and the McCutchen Overland Inn.
The Wyandot County Museum receives more than 1,000 visitors annually who have the opportunity to view photographs, textiles, documents, tools and furniture that relate to the history of the county. Patron funds allow the historical society to properly preserve and exhibit the artifacts that have been entrusted to its care.
During the past year, the WCHS accomplished a number of goals. The restoration of the Overland Inn Museum has been completed, with the grand reopening attracting more than 500 visitors. It designed and is in the stages of implementing a new history-interactive Web site for the public. It held a strategic planning session with board members and museum staff to plan and provide for the future of the WCHS. The society's staff also worked with teachers in the local schools to develop specialized history programs to meet the needs of each specific class. It continued to provide educational opportunities for the county's children through volunteering. It also is in the process of revamping the Wyandot County Junior Historical Society.
Patron memberships can be purchased on several levels. The following are the levels and prices of membership: basic, $10; supporting, $25; sustaining, $50; bronze, $100; silver, $250 or more; gold, $500 and more.
Payments may be sent to the Wyandot County Historical Society, PO Box 372, Upper Sandusky OH 43351. Include a name, company if applicable and address.
(Refer to page 3 of today's Daily Chief-Union)
Bucyrus threatre having auditions
BUCYRUS - Bucyrus Little Theatre will have auditions for the third production of its 2007-08 season, Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman."
Tryouts are at Bucyrus Little Theatre, 130 Songer Ave., Bucyrus, at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 12 and Jan. 13.
The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a salesman who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, two sons and his business associates, it is discovered his quest for the "American Dream" kept him blind to the people who truly loved him.
The play is a work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre, according to Dramatists Play Services Inc.
"Death of a Salesman" was the winner of the Pultizer Prize and the 1949 Tony Award for Best Play.
Eight men and five women between the ages of 20 and 65 are needed for the cast. Scripts can be obtained prior to auditions by calling the theatre at 419-562-0731 and leaving a message.
(Refer to page 5 of today's Daily Chief-Union)
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