TALK OF THE TOWNS

CANTON SOUTH
Helen Trompower
330-484-5293 or
FAX to 330-484-0113
• Anniversaries this week are being celebrated by Dave and Jean Agnes, Ken and Annette Moinette and Ron and Debbie Heaton.
• Birthday people this week are Abigail Nichols, Grace Nichols, Andy Larkins,  Raymond Bednarczyk, Steve Hallas IV, Ron Horton, Devin Storch, Isiah Rorrer, Josh Schleappi, Cathy Roberts, Diane Schoeppner, Debi Moauro, John Schneider, Jim Loutzenheiser, Bob Carrick, Roger Kuhn and Olivia Vogt.
• Get well wishes to Olivia Vogt who at this time is a patient in Aultman Hospital and hopefully will be well and out for her special birthday celebration scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 15. She will celebrate her  93rd birthday today, Thursday, Nov.  19.
 • The Jolly Eight’s Card Club met on Nov. 11 at Southside Grinderz. Elaine Lower served as the hostess. Prizes were won by Ginny Norris, who was welcomed into the group today by Eileen Lower, Martha Pattison and Lois Bowman. The Dec.  9 meeting will be hosted by Lois Bowman at Southside Grinderz.
• The Stark County Safety Council met on Nov. 12 at Meyers Lake Ballroom. The program was presented by attorney Curt Werren of Day Ketterer, Ltd., attorneys at law. His topic was Employee Handbook Checkup—Modernizing To Keep Pace with 21st Century Technology and Concerns. The Dec. 10 gathering will be the final council luncheon for the year. The program will be the Council Year End Review hosted by the SCSC Steering Committee.
 • Nov. 20 marks Universal Children’s Day on which the Assembly adopted the Declaration of Rights of the Child, in 1959, and the convention on the Rights of the Child, in 1989. Nov. 22 is an occasion for special concerts and activities by musical organizations. St. Cecilia, a Christian martyr in third century Rome, is the traditional patron of music and musicians. Nov. 23-29 is National Family Week and has been designated by Presidential Proclamation since 1972 to set aside the Thanksgiving week each year to encourage family members to care for and respect one another.
 • Canton South AARP 4885 Board Meeting was held on Nov. 12 in the fellowship hall of North Industry Christian Church. The general membership meeting of the organization will be held on Nov. 18 at noon with a luncheon, followed by the meeting and program. Greeters for the November meeting are Dick and Barbara Freday. Seventy-two reservations for lunch have been made. Dues of $3 for 2010 are due to membership chairman Linda Jones by Dec.  3. Election of officers for the 2010 year will be held. The tour group will be going to “A Country Christmas in Nashville” Nov. 30 to Dec.  3.
• Get ready for the 34th annual Canton South Junior Guild Breakfast with Santa and Craft show on Dec. 5-6 at Faircrest Middle School. It’s not too late to reserve your table.  You can do this by contacting chairman Yvonne Schaefer at 330-488-2193.
•  Fun Day will be held on Dec.  4 at Southside Grinderz at 11:30 a.m.
• Thought for the week…A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.—Emo Philips

 EAST CANTON
Donna Robinson
Call or FAX 330-488-2622
E-mail donna4news
@wmconnect.com
• Where can you enjoy listening to some of the best singers in the Community? Come to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ on Sunday, Nov.  22, at 2 p.m. and hear a Singspiration for Little Sandy Creek Ruritans. A love offering will be taken and refreshments to follow. The Ruritans help families who need medical equipment and your donations will help acquire those needed items.
• Church Cookbooks are the best. “Food for the Soul” Cookbook is being offered for sale for $10 and they will mail it for you for $12.50. Stop at the Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church or call 330-488-1842. They make great Christmas gifts.
• Get a jump start with an exercise program before the new year. Senior Flex is open to all seniors, and it is held at Foltz Community Center every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-10 a.m. The second Wednesday of each month exercise classes are not held due to this senior social luncheon.
Happy Birthday: Michael Martin, Ellen Brace, Holly Daniels, Becky Kinsey, Madison McCauley, Nancy Rinehart, Kris Geyer, Jason Bole, Jeff DeLong, Delores DeHoff, Nancy Rinehart, Ellen Brace, Holly Fenstemaker, Virginia Brooks, Madeline Kline, Chuck DeWalt, Megan Stiffler, Mary Anne Zimmerman, David Bushey, Jeff Adams, Peggy Selby, Pastor Snyder, Linda Snyder, Madeline Kline, Dennis Peffer, Bryan Snellenberger, Kris Jones, Jerry Clapper, Sr., Ada Hunter, Josh Moore, Melvin Raines, Robert Young, Frank Minster, Ron Werley, Bessie Unkefer, Carl Anthony, Bailey Piatt and Kevin Miller.
• Happy anniversary to Harold and Sally Guisinger, Chuck and Barb Stinard, David and Sandy English,  Paul and Sandy Nichols, Allen and Sharon Nennig, Brian and Diane Gross, Carl and Louise Anthony.
• Minerva High School senior Mike T. Wilson has earned his Eagle Scout Award. Mike is a member of the Malvern Eagle Scout Troop 155. To earn his award, Mike spent many hours working at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, building book shelving for the pastor’s office by recycling material left over from the old office. Mike also repaired the ceiling, painted doors and delivered over 1,000 books for recycling. Mike will receive his Eagle Scout Award at his Court of Honor on Nov. 28. Mike will graduate this spring and plans to attend college, and he would like to teach and coach. Congratulations, Mike.
• Hey kids, Santa is going to be at the Foltz Center for the annual Children’s Christmas Party, on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 2-4 p.m., for children 12 and under. Registration deadline is Thursday, Dec.  3. In the spirit of giving, children are encouraged to bring coloring books, crayons, puzzle books, colored  pencils, markers or sets of paints, which will be donated to Jayani’s Treasure Chest at Aultman Hospital. Parents must accompany their children to the party. Registration forms may be picked up at the Foltz Center and the children will receive a form from school to bring home.  Don’t forget your cameras.
• Bring your family, friends and neighbors and share a fish dinner (fried or baked) or chicken dinner at the Foltz Community Center on Nov. 20 from 4:30-7 p.m. The cost is $7.50 adult $4 child. Drinks and desserts are also available. Following the dinner stay and take part in the country-western line dancing from 8-11 p.m.  
• The Monday night line-dancing classes at the Foltz Community Center have been canceled for the month of December. Cathy Kaufman  will see you in January, 2010.
• Osnaburg Historical Society to hold its annual Christmas dinner at the Werner Inn on Saturday, Dec.  12, at 6:30 p.m. Choices of entrees will be chicken or Swiss steak. Reservation deadline is Dec.4, and the public is invited. Call 330-488-0110 or  330-488-0353.
• Rumor has it that Santa Claus will pay a visit to the Werner Inn on Sunday Dec.  13, from 1:30-4 p.m., and he’s bringing gifts for all the children. Refreshments will be served.
Please keep these folks in your prayers: Carol Clapper, Robert Amos, Erleen Blattert, Virgina Toalston, Floria Lyons, Debbie Bower, Margie Amstutz, Mary Sanders, Bruce Huprich, Imogene DeWees, Donna Isom, Debbie Miller, Nancy Cope, Virgina DeLong, Carol Talbott, Alice Woodruff, Jim Martin, Helen Davis, Wade Bowers and Jack Wottle.
• Words you might hear in the year 1955: I’m afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business. Have a Great Week, Donna
EAST SPARTA
Sandy Easterday
330-866-3577
• Are  you a woman who would like to bowl? Well, the Tuesday morning ladies would like to have you. They need one bowler for their team. If you want to bowl in a nonsanctioned league, just come to the East Sparta Recreation Center on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m.
• Congratulations to Patricia Davies on her graduation from Kent State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree.
• Hope you are feeling better to Charlotte Reynolds.
• Pike Grange will meet on Tuesday, Nov., 24, 7:30 p.m.
• Happy birthday to Louie Grooms, Dan Klotz Sr., Dave Stark, Charles Blakely, Rhonda Bryan, Shaun Fetters, Trisha Jo Boyce, Reed Faigley, Allison Green, Tony Sablar Jr., Jason Spinelli, John Gates, Ed Davis, Adrianna Thompson, Sophia Thompson, Dave Morckel, Gerri Thompson, Bill Reynolds, Bob May, Wanda “Sis” Lewis, Linda Brown, Kaylee Greene, Florence Richards, Ed Borkowski, Mitchell Caley and Andrew Williams.
• Happy anniversary to Richard and Joan Stallman.
• Don’t forget this year’s Christmas Parade is in Waynesburg at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21.
MAGNOLIA
Jennifer Crone
Call 330-866-4372
or e-mail
jcrone@neo.rr.com
• Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will offer a free community meal through their Shepherd’s Kitchen Ministry Program on Friday, Nov.  20, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Carry-out delivery is available by calling the church at 330-866-9293. Anyone in need is welcome to attend.
• Curbside pickup of bagged leaves will continue to the end of November. Biodegradable bags are requested. No garbage. For more information, call 330- 866-2620.
• Sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Stanley Duerr.
• SV Alumni would like everyone to mark their calendars for the following dates: Dec. 18— Basketball recognition night; April 17—Track and baseball recognition; April 17, 2010—  Golden Day for the red and gray; April 30, 2010— Class of 1960s 50th reunion at McCall’s Banquet Center; May 1, 2010— annual Sandy Valley Alumni Gold and Silver Banquet.
Happy Birthday wishes this week go to Kathy Spitler, Tanner Evans, Dalton Evans, Janet Rogers, Jillian Harper, Ronnie Reed, Rachel Rinehart, Jeff Edwards, Micky Keck, Alfa Falbo, Connie Williamson and Kenneth Grigsby.  Special birthday wishes to Debbie Stokes from your daughter, Jill!
• Special 50th Anniversary wishes to Alfred and Shelbia Otte.
• Wishes of good health and God’s healing go out to  Dave Farber and my great uncle James Herstine.
• Your cleaned and sorted recyclable materials will be collected this Saturday if you have them sitting outside by the curb.  
• Shoebox Collection for Operation Christmas Child will be held this week at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.  Boxes will be accepted during the weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon and from 5-7 p.m. and on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boxes are delivered through Samaritan’s Purse along with the gospel in the child’s native language. What a great way to touch a life though your gifts and the gift of Christ.
• Don’t miss the Community Christmas Parade in Waynesburg on Saturday, Nov.  21. Line up will be at 10:15 a.m. at St. James Church.
• The Class of 1960 is invited to attend a special evening to honor their basketball players and cheerleaders. It will be held on Dec. 18. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. R.S.V.P. by Dec.  14 to Nancy (James) Presutti. Call or e-mail— 330-866-2189 or bnanb42@aol.com
• Have a great week, Magnolia.  Please call or email your news for next week so you can be the Talk of the Town.
WAYNESBURG
Pamela Diehl
330-866-4201
• Happy anniversary to Thom and Tracy Pisani.
• Congratulations to Ricky Moore who recently earned an associate’s degree from Kent State University.
• The Sandy Valley Christmas Committee has been very busy planning the wonderful events that will take place in Waynesburg over the next few days.  Make sure you attend the Christmas parade this Saturday, and don’t forget to check out the schedule for more excitement.
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, many talented members of the community will join together for an evening of music at Cibo’s.  You won’t want to miss the beautiful choir songs and solos that have been prepared.  The dinner will begin at 6:30.  If you are interested in tickets, you can contact any member of the Waynesburg Historical Society.
The Sandy Valley High School Class of 1960 is invited to attend a special evening to honor their basketball players and cheerleaders. It will be held on Dec. 18. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium.  For more information or to RSVP, contact Nancy (James) Presutti at 330-866-2189.
Congratulations to Maggie Thurston who has received college acceptance letters from Marietta College, Otterbein College and Shawnee State.
On Thursday, Dec. 3, many local girls will perform on the main stage at “Light Up Downtown Canton.”  These girls are members of the Canton Elite Baton Corps, under the direction of Karla Neff.  Several local high school show choirs will also perform at various places around the main square, and the evening will close with fireworks.  “Light Up Downtown Canton” is a fun event for all ages and a great way to support our local youth.
Congratulations to Megan Welker who was accepted to Kent State University.
This weekend, my parents, Glenn and Pat Ellington, celebrated 57 years of marriage with a rededication of their vows.  The celebration took place at The Amish Door, and all six of their children and spouses attended along with several other family members.  Grandson, Matt Ellington, officiated the ceremony.  Congratulations, Mom and Dad!
Thank you, Mr. Jeff Huston and the Sandy Valley Marching Band for a wonderful and entertaining football season.  Also, thank you to all the parents and band boosters who provide the support of the band program.  You all put in lots of hard work, and it shows! 
• The Helping Hands Network at 122 South Main Street will have clothing giveaway and free meals on Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m to noon and 1-3 p.m.  Call 330-866-2005 for eligibility requirements.
• The Little Country Church walking club has begun walking at the fellowship hall.  They will walk on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m.
JEAN WILLIS
Robertsville
330-862-2674
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