The-Press-News.com - TALK OF THE TOWNS

CANTON SOUTH

Helen Trompower

330-484-5293 or

* Anniversaries this week...Jake and Val Cernik, Rick and Sue Freday and Jim and Kathy Neininger.

* Birthdays this week...Betty Casto, Roy McEndree, Carolyn Briese, Marolyn Clauss, Bob Fox, Paul Antenucci, Bryan Ferrer, Ret Bigler, Heidi Geib, Janet Lopez, Bridget Kohring, Ivor Peters and Dora Risher.

Happy 6th birthday to Sierra Hendrix who is celebrating her special day on April 24. She is the daughter of Cindy Thouvenin and Chris Hendrix and the granddaughter of Ed Thouvenin, all of the Canton South area.

* Get well wishes to Helen Syler.

* Congratulations to Susan Brown, director, and the Canton South Thespian Society students for their wonderful production of "More Than A Mystery," presented on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11.The three small mysteries were "That Was No Lady, That Was A Private Eye," "AnyBody For Tea?" and "Run Robber Run."

* Canton South Junior Guild met on April 15 in the Faircrest cafeteria. New officers elected for the next two years are Lisa Gronow, president; Patty Larkins and Debbie Wissuchek, co-vice presidents; Yvonne Schaffer, secretary; Nancy Eckinger, treasurer, and the nominating consists of Jo Brewster and Helen Trompower. Installation of officers will be held at the May meeting on May 20.

* The Jolly Eights Card Club met on April 9 with Martha Patterson serving as the hostess. Winners were Dorothy Mattevi, Eileen, Janet Vance and Gloria Stark. The next meeting of the group will be on May 14 with Lil Heilman serving as the hostess. They will meet at Southside Grinderz at 11 a.m.

* Wanted horseshoe pitchers for the Canton Horseshoe Club. Male and female horseshoe pitchers. The leagues are starting on May 8. Call Ray Welsh at 330-875-3648 or Ben Leasure at 330-316-8841 for more information.

* Thought for the week...Love is like a tree, it grows of its own accord, it puts down deep roots into our whole being. - Victor Hugo

EAST CANTON

Donna Robinson

Call or FAX 330-488-2622

E-mail donna4news@wmconnect.com

* Happy birthday to Dan Lazarto, Elisabeth Mobberley, Sherry McCauley, Cecil Toalston, Jim Amstutz, Kate Douglas, Heather Grove, Deana Ronald, Louise Seidel, Beth Shuring, Karen Fye, Dale Fenstemaker, Emily Foltz, Robert Brooks, Ruth Britton, Shelly John, Randy Branch Jr., Barbara Kandel, Elizabeth Angel, Michael Tallman, Kathie Roman, Aaron Hunter, Becky DuBois, Dale Oberly, Delores Schumann, Jim Rarric, Kevin Richardson, Sharon Tallman, Valarie Tallman, Vance VanVoorhis, Charlie Reed, Kevin Richardson, Mike Bloodworth, David Miller, Steven Maddog, Barb Ferguson, Gwen Martin, Ron Crowe and John Effinger.

* Anniversary wishes to: Bill and Mickey Kelly, George and Joan Swan, Bud and Joyce Snyder, Robert and Sharlene Hudy and Ray and Jill VanVoorhis.

* NOTE: If you would like to have your birthday or anniversary listed, please call or e-mail the information to 330-488-2622 or donna4news@wmconnect.com. Also, if you know of a name listed of someone who has passed away, please let me know.

* Just reminding you about the booster club calendars: It's that time of year again to get all those birthday, anniversary, in memory, military service and meetings listed on the calendar. Listing are only 50 cents each, (Maximum $10 for listing of 20 or more). Save yourself from saying... "I'm sorry I missed your birthday or anniversary" and buy a calendar for $6 and have all those dates right in front of you all year through. To order call Connie Dermer at 330-488-2394. Or mail your order to East Canton Booster Club, P.O. Box 30185, East Canton, Ohio 44730. NOTE: Check should be made payable to the East Canton Booster Club. Deadline is June 16.

* Senior Flex group is growing. The average attendance is 25 and they hope you will join them on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9-10 a.m. at the Foltz Center. If you don't have weights and mats there are extra on hand to use until you can get some. The classes are free and it helps keep you young.

* Alumni and friends of Osnaburg Schools Foundation held its 2008 annual meeting on Dec. 20. The board of trustees were elected. Julie Conrad, Jewell (Douglas) Griffing and Jim Kandel were re-elected for three-year terms. Jane (Fisher) Kochis was elected to replaced Walt Walker, who resigned due to health concerns. The following were elected as officers: president, Jill Van Voohis; vice president, Julie Conrad; secretary, Kacy Carter; and treasurer, Jim Smith.

* East Canton Walking Club will start walking on Tuesday, May 13, from 7-8 p.m. at the village park on North Werley. Come out and learn how you can win 'free' coupons from Expresso Pizza, meet new friends and get some exercise. (See related story for more information).

* Please keep these folks in your prayers: Bill Kimball, Mallory Stutzman, and Doris Johnston.

* I'm half afraid to say it... but... spring has aprung!

* Household hint: Trouble with those pesky fruit flies? Take a small glass fill it half full of apple cider vinegar, then add two drops of dish washing liquid, mix well. Those little pesky critters have all drowned.

* Have a great week, Donna

EAST SPARTA

Sandy Easterday

330-866-3577

* A pancake breakfast and silent auction will be held on April 16, 6:30 a.m. until noon at the East Sparta Community Building. Tickets are adults, $4; kids eight and under $2. Menu consists of pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. For advance sale of tickets, call 330-866-3205 or 330-866-2004. Proceeds go to the 2008 East Sparta Homecoming fireworks.

* Pike Grange Community Service will hold its annual public Swiss steak dinner on April 26 from 4-7 p.m. Price will be $9 for adults; $4 for children six to 12 and free for children five and under. For tickets, call Joan Stallman at 330-484-2961, Donna Mahoney at 330-484-2701 or Dennis Mohler at 330-484-6681. Tickets are for pre-sale only. This is held at the Grange Hall on Battlesburg Street.

* Happy birthday to Paulette Eckinger, Jeremy Tack, Judy McDade, Kefton O'Bradovich, Cindy Visnick, Trenton Russell, JoLane Boyce, Tabitha Green, Charlotte Reynolds, Megan Bond, Megan Stark, Joe Crallie, Morgan Cook, Kathryn Wyatt, Phyllis Clark, Reann Teets, Greg Oswald, and Helen Shine.

* Happy anniversary to Jay and Mary Lou Geckler, Kevin and Jenifer Bidlingmaier, Ernie and Mary Morrison and Bill and Pat Bowman.

* The week of April 21-25 is Civic Awareness Week. Please give generously to the person who is collecting on your street. The money will help pay for the fireworks at the East Sparta Homecoming.

* May 2-3 are the dates for the East Sparta Community Garage Sales. If you would like to have your sale on a map, please call 330-866-2004.

MAGNOLIA

Jennifer Crone

Call 330-866-4372

or e-mail

jcrone@neo.rr.com

* Happy birthday wishes this week go out to my daughter Olivia, who will turn 7, Joe Dagenhard, Eugene Girard, Jean Pavick, Lise Kernan, my husband Bob, Byrant Green, my grandma Jewel Herstine, and Ali Hayhurst.

* Happy Anniversary to Joe and Stephanie Wigfield.

* We welcome a new citizen to Magnolia; Jason Johnson moved into the Elson Apartments.

* The Magnolia Lions Club is taking ads for the new "86" Lions phone book. Contact any Lion or call Jeff Snyder at 330-866-2728 or Bob Leach at 330-866-2084 for information.

* The R.A.T. Pack spent the 16th traveling through Amish country. After a hearty breakfast at Ferraro's Restaurant, the "Boys" headed for the Walnut Creek Antique Mall, where Ted Cobbs bought some essential items-- hubcaps. Then it was on to Berlin, where they toured the Berlin Craft Mall, which is a part of Schrock's Amish Farm and Village. Jeff Snyder and Pete Salom picked up gifts for family members. For lunch, the trio dined at Cindy's Diner, also located in Berlin. To finish their afternoon of enjoying their retirement, they headed to Charm, for a visit to Keim Lumber & Hardware. Due to their age and all the walking required, the "Boys" decided on visiting the Carpenter's Cafe, which is on the second floor of Keim's, for milkshakes and iced tea and a chance to rest their weary legs. All-in-all, it was a great day.

* Have a great week, Magnolia. Thanks to all who have been submitting their news items. Everyone is encouraged to please call or e-mail your news for next week so you can be the Talk of the Town!

WAYNESBURG

Darlene Ullom

330-866-9506 or

Fax 330-866-9506 or E-mail

at queenof44@aol.com

* Last week's trivia question: What NBA star retired for the third time on May 14, 1996? Answer: Magic Johnson.

* Happy birthday Jackie Artzner, Dick Dierick, Mr. Knight, Betty Lotz, Zachary Thomas Smith, Abby Gieger, Ben Blackwell, Nick Wagner, JoAnn Churilla, Neil Tholston and Even Offenberger.

* Sandy Valley Class of 1978 30th year reunion will be held of Saturday, July 26, at Slutz Farm in Sandyville, from 6 -11 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. Jeff Klingensmith will be your grill chef, grilling up some tasty foods. Also, an extended invitation to the classes of 1975-1981. E-mail Pam Parrish at pamip27@hotmail.com or RSVP at classmates.com .

* This week's trivia question: Whose 1996 return to the NBA earned him simultaneous Time, Newsweek, U.S.News and Sports Illustrated covers? Answer: Next week.

* Have a safe and wonderful week Waynesburg. Where's the News?

Robertsville

Jean Willis

330-862-2674

* There is no Talk of the Town for this week.