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CANTON SOUTH

Helen Trompower

330-484-5293 or

FAX to 330-484-0113

* Hope everyone remembered our veteran's yesterday on Veterans Day.

* Happy 93rd birthday to Olivia Vogt. There will be a party for her at the Foltz Community Center on Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Croft Room from 1-3 p.m. Take this opportunity to see her since she will soon be moving to Arizona.

* Celebrating anniversaries this week are Dale and Beth Lockhart and Carl and Velma Hookway.

* Birthday people this week are Caleb Jacob, Kyle Schneider, Matt Ferrell, Tony Abbott, Dennis Randolph, Debra Scarpino, Arleene Wharton and Terry Brinkman.

* Get well wishes to Danielle Zucal.

* 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 to late to reserve your table. You can do this by contacting chairman Yvonne Schaefer at 330-488-2193.

* The 49th annual Massillon Amateur Radio Club Hamfest 2009 was held on Nov. 1 at the Massillon Boy's and Girl's Club. Main prize winners were as follows: first-Don Whitaker from Alliance, second,-Martin Myers from Canton, third-Laurence Puljic from Wellington, fourth-Scott Fields from Mt. Vernon and fifth-Lewis Pressler from Clinton.

* Thought for the week...Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep. - Mohandas Gandhi.

EAST CANTON

Donna Robinson

Call or FAX 330-488-2622

E-mail donna4news@wmconnect.com

* Birthday wishes to Lorie Robinson, Don Reinhart, Allen Nennig, Sandy (Ida) English, Lisa Fogle, Tracy Clapper, Sterling Roloff, Susan Huston, Carl Lucas, Brian Betz, Dolores DeHoff, Damien Davis, Jeremy Johnson, Leo Douglas, Wendy Talbott, Carl Lucas, Janice Nieto, Ryan Stout, Steve Bender, Paul Myers, Linda Schaffter, Abigal Johnson, Nathan Davis, Charlie Audino, Christa Clapper, Jeremy Johnson and a belated happy 90th birthday to Alice Woodruff.

* Anniversary wishes for Mark and Sherri Oberly, Dennis and Linda Snyder, Travis and Erin Bayer, Joe and Cara Birone, Hubert and Liz Wildman, Richard and Zella Hershberger, Greg and Deb Tallman, Mark and Sherri Oberly, Brian and Diane Gross, Warren and Barbara Kandel, Gary and Vicki Thewes and Rev. Clint and Angela Quillen.

* It's that time of year again to remind everyone when the school is closed due to inclement weather, the following functions will also be closed: East Canton AARP, East Canton Rotary, book discussion at the East Canton Branch Library, Senior Flex and Senior Social. Listen to WHBC for school closings.

* How would you like a lunch date with your child or grandchild during their lunch time at school? Lunch is served at the elementary (grades K-3) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and for middle school/high school lunch is from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For those attending lunch at elementary, call 330-488-0392 in the morning to notify the cafeteria you will be attending. Lunch cost is $2.75, which includes milk.

* If you were able to attend the Indian Run Christian Church's barbecue chicken dinner on Oct. 31, then you know how good it was. Those who stayed after did some square dancing and or line dancing or watched those who did. All ages from 4-94 were out their boot-scootin'.

* 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.

* Come share a pre-Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends at Foltz Community Center, on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 4-7 p.m., which is sponsored by Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. The price for adults is $8.50, children age 6-12-$5 and children 5 and under free. For more information, call 330-488-1842.

* 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.

* 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.

* The East Canton AARP meeting and luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Thought for the day will be given by Opal Seefong. Speaker Diana Kindler will talk about the history of chocolate. Lunch, which costs $5, will be beef tips and noodles. The program costs $1. Anyone over 50 invited may attend two meetings without paying the $10 yearly dues. You'll most likely see a friend there or you can meet new friends or bring a couple of your friends with you. For more information, call 330-875-5865.

* Hurry and get your order in for a dozen long-stem roses, which are being sold for $20 by East Canton Rotary members. Order by Friday, Nov. 13, and pick up at the Foltz Center on Friday, Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds from the sale benefit college scholarships and other ongoing community projects.

* Words you might hear in the year 1955: Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $75,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn't surprise me if someday they'll be making more then the President. Have a Great Week, Donna

EAST SPARTA

Sandy Easterday

330-866-3577

* Happy Birthday to Carol Walton, Freda Roush, Matt Merrick, Betty Frank, Wade Harsh, Mike Farber, Pam Miller, Stephen Morris, Alexis Burns, Jeanne Bee, Justin Dazey, Sherrie Bockus, Amy Hicks, Tyler Lebold, Roy Collier, Will Miller Austin Haben and Lisa Delong.

* Happy belated Birthday to Evelyn Mosberger who celebrated 90 years young on Oct. 21.

* Happy anniversary to Ron and Darlene Hampton and Mark and Julie Bland.

* Congratulations to Randy and Renea Burns on the birth of a daughter on Oct. 8. Her name is Natalie Nicole. She joins sisters, Alexis, Megan and Angela. Grandparents are Jack and Joanne Burns of East Sparta and Larry and Cheryl Burk of Canton South. Great-grandparents are Glen and Pat McDade and Evelyn Mosberger of East Sparta.

* The East Sparta Civic Association and East Sparta American Legion will have a public supper on Nov. 13.

* The East Sparta Woman's Club has T-shirts with the town pump picture on them. The club members are also selling Entertainment Books. The items can be purchased at East Sparta Market Place or by calling Marian Gier at 330-866-2724, Charlene Stelluto at 330-866-9661 or Lovina Riggs at 330-866-9470.

* 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.

* The East Sparta United Methodist Church Women are selling apple dumplings, pumpkin, carrot or red velvet cake rolls. Price is $8 for a box of six dumplings or one cake roll. They are selling these until Nov. 15. Orders should be paid for when ordered; however phone orders can be paid for when picked up. If you have questions please call Phyllis Piatt 330-866-3943, Gerri Thompson 330-866-2297 or Nancy Black at 330-866-9442.

* Hope you feel better to Robert Easterday.

MAGNOLIA

Jennifer Crone

Call 330-866-4372

or e-mail

jcrone@neo.rr.com

* Happy Birthday wishes this week go out to Marjorie James, Reese Franks, Ralph Rennie, Carol Snyder, Angie Glaser, Matilda Spadafora, Buster Neice, Nicholas Tozzi, Jacob and Joshua Newell, William Burkhart, and Trisha Dagenhard.

* Happy Anniversary to Ralph and Sallie Rennie, Bill and Jane Hockenberry, Bryan and Angie Glaser, Brenda and Don Wise, and Lynsey and Nick Cayton.

* Sympathies are extended to Pat and Les Kovach who lost their grandson who lives in Kentucky and to the family and friends of Kenneth Monroe, William Griffith and Elma Wells.

* Wishes of good health and healing go out to Dave Farber, Kim Henline, Denise Wardell and Jewel Herstine.

* As we celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we thank and honor those of you who have served our country. Please do not forget those in our community who are currently serving in the armed forces. Keep them in your thoughts and pray for their safety.

* The Sandy Beaver Canal Society will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m., in the meeting room at the fire station.

* The Magnolia Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov.16, 7:30 p.m., in the upstairs meeting room at the Isaac Miller Inn.

* Congratulations to Renea and Randy Burns whose daughter was born on Oct. 8.

* Keep looking at the Grange hall for a replica plane to be put on display. Dr. Moriello will be finishing his restoration project soon and will find a permanent place in Magnolia for the plane he once flew.

* Obviously, by now, you remembered to turn your clocks back on Nov. 1, but did you remember to change your smoke alarm batteries? If you are in need of a smoke detector, contact the Magnolia Fire Department at 330-866-9877.

* A reminder to anyone who placed an order through Angel Food Ministries. Pick Up day is Nov. 14 from 8-9 a.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (the corner of routes 183 and 800, across from the school complex). Order forms for next month will be available at that time or during the first week of December.

* 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.

* Trinity Lutheran Church will hold evening prayer meetings the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Call the church at 330-866-3035 with prayer requests or bring them with you to the meetings. All faiths are invited to attend and pray together. Carol Herstine leads the meetings.

* Donations of specific food items are being accepted at the Helping Hands Network in order to pack baskets for needy families at Thanksgiving. If you or your church would like to donate, the items needed are instant mashed potatoes, noodles, stuffing and pumpkin. Other useful items are soups, cereal, fruit, small jars of jelly, and other nonperishable foods.

* Magical Night of Giving is Sunday, Nov. 15, at New Towne Mall from 6-10. Tickets are being sold in the office and 100 percent of the ticket sales goes to the Sandy Valley PTO to help fund many activities. Get your tickets today for this great evening of shopping and discounts!

* Anyone can fill a shoe box with toys and personal items for a child in a far away land. 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 through your gifts and the gift of Christ. For more information, or to order materials for your church, go to www.samaritanspurse.org/occ

* 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.

* 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 30-- Golden date for the red and gray; April 30-- Class of 1960s 50th reunion; May 1- annual Sandy Valley Alumni Gold and Silver Banquet.

* Have a great week, Magnolia! Please call or e-mail your news to me for next week's issue so you can be the Talk of the town!

WAYNESBURG

Pamela Diehl

330-866-4201

* Happy birthday wishes go out to Cody Welker, Earl Morton, Fred Tanner and Jack Sutherland. Enjoy your week!

* Congratulations to Jennifer and John (and Dylan) Rodriques on the birth of their new baby boy, Derek Allen. Derek was scheduled to be delivered Wednesday morning, but he decided to come in the middle of the night right after his grandpa, Bob Fallot, was elected as Sandy trustee! Derek weighs 7 pounds and 7 ounces, and is 18 1/4 inches long.

* Congratulations to Kristin and Dennis Shearer on the birth of their daughter.

* 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.

* On Tuesday, Nov. 24, the Waynesburg Christmas Committee will host "Sounds of the Seasons." If your church choir or musicians are interested in participating, contact Rae Ann Swinehart at 330-866-2793.

* It will soon be time for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign at Town and Country IGA. If you are willing to volunteer, contact Joe Kerr at 330-866-3539. This is an excellent opportunity to help those who are in need this holiday season.

* Another way to share with others during the holiday season is to fill a shoe box for unfortunate children around the world. You can find more information at samaritanspurse.org. Filled shoe boxes can be dropped at Little Country Church before Nov. 15.

* Don't forget, the Waynesburg Christmas parade will be here before you know it. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Contact Rae Ann Swinehart at 330-866-2793 if you are able to help with or participate in this event. (See related story for more information.)

JEAN WILLIS

Robertsville

330-862-2674

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