CANTON SOUTH
Helen Trompower
330-484-5293 or
FAX to 330-484-0113
* Jan. 16 was National Nothing Day which was originated in 1973 by the late Harold Pullman Coffin, a newspaperman who enjoyed spoofing all the other official days, weeks and months that fill the calendar.
* Anniversaries this week are beimg celebrated by Matt and Lisa Hollinger.
* Birthdays this week will be marked by Linda Eckenweiler, Sharyn Kitzmiller, Ed Barnes, Judy Slutz, Gertrude Turner, Jim Thomas, Bev Robbins, Lowell Kramer, Kathy Gabber, Shauna Masonbrink, Becky Dale, Adam Oyer, Carl Busnick and Nanette Kuhl.
* Get well wishes to Dick Denkhaus and Pam Denkhaus.
* The Jolly Eights Card Club met on Jan. 13 at Southside Grinderz. Lil Heilman was hostess. Prizes were won by Barb Harding, Helen Trompower, Jeannie Thouvenin and Ginny Norris, February 10th at Southside Grinderz. The hostess will be Martha Pattison.
* Lee Horrisberger and Donna Thouvenin spent a day in Lancaster and a day in Hocking Hills hiking. They went to the glass museum in Lancaster which was one of the biggest glass making places in the world at one time. They also visited their friends, Mary Lou and Ray Trax.
* The Stark County Safety Council met on Jan.14. Speakers were detective Bryan Allen and sergeant Doug Zartman from the Detective Bureau of the Canton Police Department. They spoke about "assisting law enforcement in matters of personal security, abduction, assult, etc." The Feb. 11 meeting will feature Tim Bauserman from Southern Consulting. The topic will be "Crucial Confrontations Training: Learn Skills of How to Effectively Hold Each Other Accountable to Safety Expectations." On Jan. 21, the Stark County Council and Stark County Local Emergency Planning Committee will present a seminar on asbestos awareness.
* Congratulations to Missy and Gary M. Trompower on the birth of their new daughter, Dakota Marie who was born on Jan. 8th. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 inches long. She joins her big brother, Gary Nichols. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Linda Haiduc and paternal grandparents are Gary L. and Cindy Trompower of the Canton South area.
* Thought for the week...Forgiveness means letting go of a hurtful situation and moving on with your own happiness. - Amanda Ford
EAST CANTON
Donna Robinson
Call or FAX 330-488-2622
E-mail donna4news
@wmconnect.com
* Happy birthday to Logan McGee, Melissa Davis, Ashley Tanner, Lucas Butler, Irene Showalter, Christopher Daniels, Vera Marshall, Susan DeLong, Shirley Roland, Daniel Robinson, Paul DeHoff, Pam Broucek, Lisa Entrikin, Evelyn Ackerman, Allan Henderson, Manny Nieto, John Decker, Todd Griffith, Ryan Smith,, Steve Baier, Betty Sutton, Jane Parsons, Betty Sutton, John Decker, Steve Iles, David Spehar. Randi Linn Ward,Austin Tensey, Tricia Griffin, John Gotshall, Rev. Clark Kandel Sr. Denny Varian, Janice Nieto, Jancie Iles, Christina Bertin, Todd Griffith, Andrea Williams, Adam Oyer, Betty Sutton and Katie Moore.
* Best wishes on your anniversary to Jim and Bonnie Duskey, Dick and Dolores Haas, Chris and Dawn Changet, Dave and Barbara Miller, Marion and Kathy Johnson, Rich and Irene Showalter, Randy and Lori St. Clair.
* The Osnaburg Historical Society elected the following officers for 2010: president Heidi Freshour, vice president Twila Hildreth, secretary Dorothy Bell and treasurer Laurie Soliday. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Werner Inn. Want to learn more about the historical society? Stop by at their next meeting on Monday, Feb. 8. or call 330-488-1684.
* The Foltz Community Center membership drive is underway. Stop in the office and sign up, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Individual adult
memberships are $25, sustaining sponsor memberships are $100 and endowment sponsorships are $1,000.
* Hope you are making plans to join your friends at the East Canton Rotary Chili Cook-Off, set for Friday, Feb. 5, from 4-7:30 p.m., at the Foltz Center. The event will be held in the Brunner-Bland and Kroft Rooms. Two categories of chili will be tasted and judged-- mild and spicy. The winner will receive $50 and best overall will compete for $100. In addition to the chili, cornbread, refreshments and cookies will be served and two 50/50 drawings will be held-- one at 5 p.m. and one at 7 p.m.
* Senior Flex is off to a good start in 2010, with 44 members in attendance. Seniors work out with stretch bands, weights and floor mats. For those who cannot get down
on the floor, chair exercising is available. Extra bands, weights and mats are also available until you can get your own. Come on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m. For more informaiton, call 330-488-6500.
* Please call or e-mail anyone who should be on the prayer list. Unless I hear otherwise, I will only list a name on the prayer list for one week. Please keep these folks in your prayers: Brenda Myers, John Callahan, Mark Blattert, Warren Muchlenbiem, Robert Amos, Virgina Toalston, Debbie Bower, Virgina DeLong, Carol Talbott, Alice Woodruff, Jim Martin, Helen Davis and Wade Bowers.
* Motto to work by: Never put off until tomorrow what you can avoid altogether.
EAST SPARTA
Sandy Easterday
330-866-3577
No news at press time.
MAGNOLIA
Jennifer Crone
Call 330-866-4372
or e-mail
jcrone@neo.rr.com
* Happy birthday wishes this week go out to Michelle Neisel, Brad Lancaster, Jessica Herstine, Nina Faiello, Sarah Leyda, Donnie Nicholson, Kristen Comer, Jessica Irwin and Sara Reece.
* Happy anniversary this week to Seth and Janelle Eyster. Special golden anniversary wishes go out to Bob and Pat Spencer on Jan. 9.
* Sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Jackie Faverty and Jean Beck.
* Wishes of good health and God's healing go out to Melinda Farber and Jimmie Herstine.
* Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will open its doors to the Shepherd's Kitchen for a free community meal on Friday, Jan. 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. All in need are invited to attend. For more information, contact the church office at 330-866-9293.
* Distribution Day for orders placed through Angel Food Ministries at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is Saturday, Jan. 23 from 8-9 a.m. Order forms and menus are available from the church office at 330-866-9293. There is also an information box outside the church door after hours or see www.shepherd-ofthevalley.org
* Good Luck to all Cardinal sports, academic and speech teams! This weekend is SV Homecoming Basketball Game on Friday and Dance on Saturday. Congratulations to homecoming royalty and to all who attend, be safe!
* Have a great week, Magnolia. Please call or e-mail your news for next week so you can be the Talk of the Town!
WAYNESBURG
Pamela Diehl
330-866-420
* Happy Birthday to Jordan Frederick, Natasha Lenox and Jacob Walker.
* Anniversary wishes go out to Seth and Janelle Eyster this week.
* Congratulations to the cast of Sandy Valley High School's production of "Grease". The performance will be in the Sandy Valley Auditorium on March 12 and 13.
* Quaint Gatherings is still taking vendors. Handmade items are the best. Stop in and take a look at all the wonderful items at this local shop.
* Please keep Village Councilwoman, Sherry Betts, and her family in your prayers.
* Free meals will be served on Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. at the Helping Hands Network in Waynesburg. There is also a clothing give-away at this time. Call 330-866-2005 for eligibility.
* If your son or daughter attends Sandy Valley High School, please attend the financial aid night with your child. This will take place Thursday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the old Tech Auditorium in the Board/Administrative Office building. You will be able to get help with the FAFSA form and an explanation of financial aid.
ROBERTSVILLE
JEAN WILLIS
* Bill Shearer of Lakewood, Colo., traveled to Ohio, via plane, where he spent Dec. 16 through Jan. 6 with his mother, Frances Shearer. Bill also visited many other relatives and friends in the area during his stay.
* I spent the holidays (Dec. 24 through Jan. 4) in Coshocton, with my son, Denny, and his wife Peggy. Additional guests on Christmas Day for a buffet ham dinner and gift exchange were Denny and Peggy's son Chris, with wife Shiloh Willis, and their daughter Alicia, all of Howard; their daughter, Angie, with husband Tommy Babcock, and their daughter Shelby and son Talon, of Conesville; their grandson, Justin, with wife Kristina Willis of Mt. Vernon; and in the afternoon, a close friend of the family, Forest Darr of Coshocton.
On Dec. 28, I became a great-great grandmother when my great grandson, Justin, and his wife, Kristina, became the parents of a daughter, Kylie Jean. Kylie weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces, and was 20 inches long. She was born at the Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
On Jan. 2, I accompanied my son and daughter-in-law to Howard, where we visited with Chris and family, prior to everyone driving to Mt. Vernon to see the Park Manor Apartment, which is home of Justin and Kristina and their "new" arrival.
* The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fraternal Home Builders took place on Jan. 2, at the Robertsville Grange Hall. Seventeen were present. The purpose of the yearly meeting is to elect officers and other necessary business which was conducted by president Harold Schweitzer. The secretary and treasurer reports were read by Bill Walter and Darlene Drage, respectively.
Present officers were retained as follows: Harold Schweitzer, president; Dick Lotze, vice president; Bill Walter, secretary; Darlene Drage, treasurer; and Carl Anthony, Gottfried Lehmann, Dave Morrison, and Lillian Munk as directors.
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