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CANTON SOUTH

Helen Trompower

330-484-5293 or

FAX to 330-484-0113

* Birthday people this week are Janet Hall, Larry Slutz Sr., Lori Muir, Sean Steward, Tim Neff, Carol Pribula, Mark Ochsenfeld, Terry Metz, Donna Thouvenin, Gail Habrun, Nancy Dolvin, Tim Parr and Steve Hallas III.

* Get well wishes to Olivia Vogt.

* Belated congratulations to Kerin and Billy Parrack on the birth of their new daughter, Kiera Nichole, who was born on Dec. 1, at 1:24 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 18.5 inches long.

* Canton South Class of 1959 Luncheon Club will meet Jan. 20 at Southside Grinderz for lunch. Any class member is welcome to attend these monthly gatherings.

* Canton South Junior Guild will meet at 7 p.m. in the Faircrest Junior High Cafeteria on Jan. 19. Lisa Gronow is president of the organization. A craft show report will be given by Yvonne Schaefer, chairperson of the event, which was held in December.

* Thought for the week...Build upon strengths, and weaknesses will gradually take care of themselves. - Joyce C. Lock

EAST CANTON

Donna Robinson

Call or FAX 330-488-2622

E-mail donna4news

@wmconnect.com

* The East Canton AARP will not meet in January. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 16. Board members will meet at 10 a.m. and lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. The menu will include spaghetti, salad, rolls and beverage. Bingo will follow. New members are always welcome. Call 330-875-5865 for more information.

* Rumors seem to go around faster then a speeding train. And by the time they get down the track a mile, they have changed direction, gotten off track, missed a couple stops, somehow hooked up to a couple extra cars, changed colors, and gotten so messed up, the caboose is now pulling the engine. If you would like to learn more about your community then attend your village and township meetings. They both have set time for the public to speak. If you have a concern about your community, this is where you can find the answers. Village council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at village hall, 130 South Cedar St., and the phone number is 330-488-0220. The township trustees meet the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall, 7115 Hillvale St. SE., and the number is 330-488-0235. .

* Motto to work by: TEAMWORK...means never having to take all the blame yourself.

EAST SPARTA

Sandy Easterday

330-866-3577

* A free IRS certified community volunteer tax service is again being offered this year at the East Sparta Community Building on Feb. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Feb. 9 - 1:30-6:30 p.m. To qualify for free tax preparation you must have earned income less than $13,440 or $18,440 if married filing jointly with no qualifying child. You must earn less than $35,463 (or $40,463 if married filing jointly) with one qualifying child. The amount is $40,295 ($45,295 if married filing jointly) with two qualifying children or $43,279 ($48,279 if married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children. Call 440-994-0850 for an appointment for the above two dates or stop in on those dates. Detailed information is posted in the East Sparta Post Office and local businesses. Take advantage of this free service if you qualify.

* The East Sparta/Pike Township Bicentennial meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m., in the East Sparta Community Building. Please attend to plan our big celebration occurring in 2015. After this meeting the East Sparta Business & Civic Association will hold its monthly meeting. Everyone is invited and welcome.

MAGNOLIA

Jennifer Crone

Call 330-866-4372

or e-mail

jcrone@neo.rr.com

* Happy birthday wishes this week go out to Brice Walton. Kris Marino, Vicky Hicks, Nick McClelland, John Barrick, Lillie Behm, Courtney Huffman, Mona Essig, Kathy Wanner and Lisa Wigfield.

* Happy Anniversary to Jerry and Carolyn Nicholson. If it is your birthday or anniversary this week, and your name is not listed, please call or email me, so I can get you on my calendar!

* The Sandy & Beaver Canal Society will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m., in the meeting room at the fire station.

* Recycling will be collected on Saturday, Jan. 16. Have your items bagged and at the curb (on top of the snow). Anyone needing more information regarding recycling days or to help collect, contact Thom Farber at 330-866-9394.

* Magnolia United Methodist Church presented the award-winning movie "Fireproof," on Jan. 10, but it is not too late to join the six-week, small-group study series at 6 p.m. starting Jan. 17. Any couple wanting to strengthen their marriage is welcome. Child care will be available. Contact the church at 330-866-3315 for more information.

* The Magnolia Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m., in the upstairs meeting room at the Isaac Miller Inn.

* 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 look at at www.shepherd-ofthevalley.org.

* The Sandy Valley PTO is selling Cardinal seat cushions and mouse pads. The cushions are red with gray letters and cost $10 each. Two different mouse pads are available: one with the old schools and one with the new schools-- for $10 each. All proceeds go to the computer lab at the elementary. Contact Peggy Dix at 330-866-2301 for more information.

* Girl Scout cookie sales are in full swing. My daughter and every Girl Scout at the school where I teach have already asked me to buy! Please contact your local Girl Scout to place your order for thin mints (my favorite) or other goodies. For $3.50, the price of one box, you are supporting Girl Scout troop activities, and any help is definitely needed. Contact neighborhood leader Barb Wheeler at 330-866-3189 for more information.

* Please try to keep your sidewalks clean throughout the winter. Although there are not as many walkers in the evenings, it is much safer for all when the snow is cleared.

* 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

330-866-420

* Happy Birthday to Mary McKinney. Have a wonderful week!

* Mikey Murphy was home for the holidays from Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. His girlfriend, Megan Welker, was able to ride with his parents to pick him up at the airport. Mikey was very thankful that he got to be home for Christmas and new years day. He was able to see many of his relatives at Christmas time and many of his high school friends on new year's eve. Mikey has all of his basic training done and headed to Virginia on Wednesday, Jan. 6, for music schooling, as he is in the Marine Band. We should all be very proud of him.

* Adam Welker was home from Ohio State University for Christmas break. He left last Saturday to return to college. Jenna Swihart was also home from Urbana University, and she will be returning soon. Let's keep all the local college students in mind as they return to school and while they are away. Why not drop them a card when you have a moment? I'm sure they would love the encouragement.

* New Life Christian Church at 139 Roosevelt Ave. will have an overnight scrapbook crop night on Jan. 15. Come for the evening ($3) or stay all night ($10). The crop night will last from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Snacks will be provided, and tools will be available for use. Call 330-627-2520 if you have any questions. The next regular scrapbook night will be on Feb. 19 from 7-11 pm .

* Last week, Marilyn Rugani and Mary Jane Welker were able to visit with Joanne Rugani DeChellis. Joanne lives in Massillon, and is sister-in-law of Marilyn and sister of Mary Jane. The ladies had a wonderful time together.

* Congratulations to Noell Adkins for making the Dean's List at Akron University. Keep up the good work, Noell!

* I hope everyone is having a great 2010. Stick with those resolutions!

Robertsville

JEAN WILLIS

330-862-2674

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