Talk of the Town
MAGNOLIA
Jennifer Crone
330-866-4372
jcrone@neo.rr.com
Happy birthday to Brittany Clark, Austin Neisel, Bobbi Grossen, Rhonda Otte, Jeremy Cain, Kelly Geiger, Sarah Hoover, Jared Sercu, Robert Boals, Tyler Loomis, Samantha Bracken, Scot Bowman, Sarah Beck, Steve Loomis, Jenn Dutter, Mike Whalen, Beth Ann Puckett, Cari Long, Kya Froelich, Glenda Fishel-Willis, Grayson Green, Julie Burns, Abbigale Culberson, Mike Barthel, Michael Soehnlen, Robert Leach, Ben Hostetler, Brandon Hadden, Scotty Bowman, Steve Lancaster, Daniel Spiker, Olivia Schlimm, Marjorie James, Reese Franks, Morgan VanMeter, and Ralph Rennie.
Happy anniversary to Mike and Ginny Barthel, Scott and Stacey Pennell. Jeff and Lori Neisel, Joe and Darlie Owens, Katie and Sean Stewart, Michael and Amber Swier, Lucas and Savannah Dieffenbaugher, Matt and Lindsay Hamsher, Brittany and Dan Thiessen, Kevin and Jackie Downes, Adam and Christina Hormell, and Ralph and Sally Rennie.
Please contact me with the names and dates of your family’s birthdays and anniversaries so I can add them to my calendar.
Wishes of good health and God’s healing go out to Chris Gortney, Jack Sickafoose, Joe Owens, Brenda Schreffler, Kayla Sommer, Coleen Wigfield, Margot Schoeppner, Kim Asher, Mikeala Faiello, Kortnie Mayle, Shawn and Robin O’Neill, Walt McDade, Charlie Geib, Eva Kate LaBonne, Todd Reed, Barb Slutz, Glen Johnstone, Kathy Patterson, and Nick Cappillo.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Jody (Farber) Woodlock and Mark Cook.
Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 7. Remember to turn back your clocks and change the batteries in your smoke, fire and CO detectors.
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Thank you to all the veterans in the Valley for your service to our country.
Thank you to the Lions Club for providing cider and donuts at the Halloween bonfire. Costume contest winners will be in the next issue.
The Lions Club is selling Christmas ornaments of the old school. These would make great gifts for Sandy Valley alumni. The gold ornaments are $10 each and will be sold at home basketball games, or by calling Carol Snyder at 330-265-6585.
Mark your calendars for the Lions Club Senior Citizens Dinner. It will be held in person on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the Crossroads Restaurant.
Congratulations to Christopher Kiko on receiving his Eagle Scout rank on.
Sandy Valley Class of 1981 will hold its 40th reunion this Saturday, Nov. 6. Join them at 4:30 p.m. for mass at Christ the Servant Parish at Our Lady of Peace Church in Canton, followed by cocktails (cash bar) starting at 6 p.m. at Tozzi’s on 12th, and dinner at 7 p.m.. All entrees are $26, and includes choice of steak, fish, chicken or pork chops.
Aultman Hospital will offer COVID vaccinations in the Magnolia Park on Nov. 9. This is open to anyone who needs to receive the vaccination. The first dose will be available between 9:30 a.m. and noon. The second dose is available Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m. and noon. They are offering a gift card incentive to those getting their first shot. No appointment is necessary.
On Saturday, Nov. 13 Sandy Valley Church of God is hosting "Christmas in the Valley." This is a family Christmas luncheon. Admission is $5 per person. They are looking for ladies who will sponsor a table. This includes decorating the table in your favorite Christmas theme, providing dessert for your guests (six per table) and a small gift for each guest. If you have any questions or want to volunteer for either event, please contact Heather Wise or call the church and leave a message at 330-866-9014.
The Magnolia Playground Project Steak Dinner Fundraiser at Tozzi’s Restaurant in Magnolia has been cancelled. If you donated items/gift baskets for this event, they will be contacting you.
A Sandy Valley Community Tournament of Lights holiday decorating contest will be held Nov. 1-14. There will be three divisions: Lightweight - 2,500 or less lights, porches, windows, and or trees; Middleweight - 25,000 max lights moderate years decor; and Heavyweight - over 25,000 lights everything goes. Rules are to keep it family friendly, and must be in the Sandy Valley Local School District, including Sandy, Rose, and Pike townships.
The Nest Restaurant will hold a monthly fundraiser for the Sandy Valley Academic Boosters on the second Tuesday of every month. Starting Nov. 9 the club will receive 10% of that day’s sales. So plan your monthly meals accordingly, and help support the academic boosters.
In appreciation for their dedicated service to our country, the students of Sandy Valley Local Schools invite all veterans to attend a special Veteran’s Day open house on Friday, Nov. 12, 9-11 a.m. varsity gymnasium. Refreshments will be served, the jazz band and select choir will perform, and a tribute video will be played. Yard signs will also be provided. If you are unable to attend, you are invited to drive to the high school office between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. where the entrance will be lined with flags and signs. You will be presented with a yard sign to take home, and the students, under the direction of Allison Morris, will place a video of thanks online for you. (Instructions on how to view the video will be provided when you receive your sign). Please remain in your car when you come if you are getting signs only. If you are unable to come at that time, please feel free to send a loved one to pick up your sign for you. If you have any questions, call Sarah Leyda at 330-866-3339.
It's that time of the year to reserve four free breakfasts and four free lunches for your children over Thanksgiving break. Sandy Valley's Food Service team is making plans to get food bundles ready to be passed out on Tuesday, Nov. 23, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Door H11. Please visit the Sandy Valley website to complete the form to reserve your meals.
The Sandy Valley Class of 1960 will hold a class reunion on Nov. 10, 1-4 p.m. at Tozzi’s on 12th in Canton. The cost is $15, to be paid at the door. Menu choices are sausage and peppers with pasta, grilled chicken salad with rice soup, or spaghetti and meatballs. Bread, salad and soft drinks are included. Please RSVP to Helen Sickafoose at loramill@sbcglobal.net.
The Magnolia Lions Club, in partnership with the Magnolia Fire Department, held its annual Halloween Bonfire and Costume Contest. Everyone enjoyed a great evening of trick-or-treating with nice weather and safe fun. Donuts and cider were served by members of the Lions Club. Costume contest winners received the traditional silver dollar prize and humorous introductions from Bob Leach. Thank you to all who attended and continue to keep this hometown tradition going. Costume winners are: Gia and Sloan Pariano- Cats; Natalie Johnson- Cleopatra; Emmy Johnson- Flamingo; Nicholas Biehl, Michael Biehl, and Reagan Adams- Clowns; Brayden Adams- Master Chef; Royce Klinger- Storm Cloud; Maggie Loomis- Descendants Queen; Stella Loomis- Evil Queen Eva; Carter Burkshire- Fortnight Skeleton; Maria Ruegg- Dinosaur; Ava Swier- Wonder Woman; Caden McNutt- Mad Hatter; Jace Crowe- Soccer Player; Asher Hughes- Game Boy; Hoyt VanVoorhis- Davey Crockett; Gentry VanVoorhis- Lion; The Freday Family (Josie, Julie, Mason and Matt)- Mimes and Wizards; Drake Spadafora- Scary Clown; Sully Diss- Michael Jackson; Camdyn Wigfield- Dude with a Dinosaur; Addison Nichols- ZomBEE; Zach Balash- Dinosaur; Colton Berkshire- Punk Skeleton; Kendel Cleaver- Zombie Drummer; Kashton Knapski- Dragon; Marcy (She didn’t know her last name)- Nurse; Toby Miner- Spiderman; Olive Crumley- Mandalorian; Adelyn VanVoorhis- Cowgirl; Sage VanVorrhis- Flamingo; Faith Bever and Cara Kiko- Hippies; Leah Grigsby- Laura Ingalls; Garrett Grigsby- Ninja #1; AJ Grigsby- Scarecrow; Micah Kline- Ninja #2; Noah Kline- Army Sergeant; Lily Hawk- Cat; Laney Hawk-Raccoon & Goat; Luke Hawk- White Ninja; Savanna Schmidt- Elsa; Sophia Schmidt- Dragon Fly; Austin Forney- Werewolf; Isaac Wilhelm- Red Power Ranger; Ellie Tolin- Elsa; Casey Tolin- Ninja #3.
Sandy Valley Local Schools are excited to announce that we will be holding its second annual Affordable Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 18 at the elementary school. If you choose to participate, you will be given a shopping time prior to the event. In order to plan accordingly, you are asked to visit https://tinyurl.com/SVChristmas21 to fill out the Google form. Sandy Valley’s Affordable Christmas is a shopping experience where you will be able to purchase new gifts for your family at approximately one tenth of its original retail price. You will be able to purchase 2-3 gifts for each child. If you have a high school student, you will be able to purchase a gift set at a discounted price that includes a hoodie, personal hygiene items and a gift card. If you have a child under the age of 12 months, you will be able to purchase a gift set that includes diapers, wipes and a toy at a discounted price. Email Jen Veigel at j.veigel@svlocal.org with any questions.
Have a wonderful week Magnolia. Please call or email your news for next week so you can be the Talk of the Town.
EAST SPARTA
Maria Mackey
330-232-5329
mariadonhawker@att.net
Happy birthday to Jerome Cappillo, Terry Collinsworth, Diane Stewart, Adam Jacoby, Randy Dyke, and Stacy Tucci.
Please send me all your birthdays and anniversaries so they can be included here every year! If you have a special milestone coming up, please let me know so I can include it in our column.
Get-well wishes and prayers for healing go out to Brenda Schreffler, Paul Hanood, Tom Soehnlen, Dave Naus, Kim Henline, Kortnie Mayle, Connie Cable, Kathy Skropits, Hope McDade, the McKinney family, Nancy Tolfo, Donnie Tucci, and Gary Piatt.
Prayers and sympathy for the families and friends of D. Eugene Merrick, Mark Cook, Robert Jeffers II, Edward (Bud) Neuman, and Robert Balog.
A warm welcome to Sandyville goes out to Maddie and Michael Douglas who recently purchased Erika Putnam’s home. Their house didn’t stay empty for long as the nursery was recently filled by the birth of their daughter Isla May Douglas. She was born Tuesday, October 26 at 6:14 a.m. She weighed 8 lbs, 6.9 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Relatives from the Valley are Grandparents are Mark and Julie Bland, Great Grandpa George May and Great Grandparents Bob and Beulah Bland of Carrollton-- and of course, proud Aunt Olivia Bland. Congratulations to all, this little girl is surrounded by a lot of love!
Don't forget Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Make sure to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday night. Also make sure you have fresh batteries on hand so you can put new ones in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Get started on your Christmas shopping this weekend. East Sparta's next Craft Show will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, at the East Sparta Community Building, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will also be raffle baskets you can enter to win.
The next Euchre Night will be Friday, Nov. 12, at the East Sparta Community Building. Game time is 7 p.m. The cost is $5.
It's Paint Time for Kids on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 2-4 p.m. at the East Sparta Community Building.
The next fundraiser for the East Sparta Playground will be Saturday, Nov. 13 at the East Sparta Community Building. More details to follow.
The family of Jimmy Roberto is holding a benefit dinner for him at the East Sparta Community Building on Sunday, Nov. 14, starting at 2 p.m. Jimmy has been in remission from lung cancer for awhile. This past year it returned worse than before. All money raised will help with his medical bills and expenses. The cost of the dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets for the basket raffle are $1 each or six for $5. Everyone is welcome. Help show Jimmy the wonderful community support we have here in the valley. If you have any questions, contact Tiffany at 330-949-3813.
The Sandy Valley Community Christmas Parade will be in Sandyville on Nov. 20. More information to follow.
East Sparta, Pike Township, and Sandyville: please contact me with your birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, and news. Have a great week!
WAYNESBURG
Jennifer Crone
330-866-4372
jcrone@neo.rr.com
Happy birthday to Melissa Dexter, Malaese Smith, Dillon Chessman, Lisa Rivera, Linda Vissoc, Jane France, Shelly Dye, Bill DiMinno, Lilly Coy, Noelle Ayers, Katarina Pisani, Teresa Longo, Nancy Reed, Shelva Elefante, Samantha Anthony, Amy Petrime, and Zane Dierick.
Please contact me with the names and dates of your family’s birthdays and anniversaries so I can add them to my calendar for 2021.
Wishes of good health and God’s healing go out to Kris Anthony-Ryan, Tom Eckinger, Diane Reed, Patty Longo, Rich Pisani, Iva Campana, Todd Reed, Wayne Vinson, Kathy Patterson, Janice Leech, Esther Albery, Nick Cappillo, Ron Suciu, and Shirley Neice.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Robert Jeffers II.
Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 7. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour and change the batteries in your smoke, fire and CO detectors.
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Thank you to all the veterans in the valley for your service to our country.
Congratulations to Nicole and Lucas Shipper on the birth of their daughter on Oct. 14.
The Stark County Library Bookmobile has moved to a more visible and convenient spot in Waynesburg. Each Wednesday evening from 4:30-6:30 pm you will find them parked in the Cibo's Restaurant parking lot. Anyone from the valley may visit the Bookmobile to access materials.
The St. James Angel Auction will be held Friday, Nov. 5, at Tozzi’s on 12th. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. Call 330-866-9556 for reservations.
Tickets are available for the St. James Catholic Church 56 Ford Car Raffle. Text 330-575-7292 to arrange a ticket purchase, or stop in at the church office, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
The Helping Hands Network Clothing Shed in the back of the parking lot is open 24/7. Financial support donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 595, Waynesburg, OH 44688. New HHN clients can register at any time by coming to the office during operating hours, Tuesdays and Wednesdays or by calling 330-866-2005. Volunteers are also welcome and can call the office for more information.
Helping Hands Network is accepting sponsors for a $25 gift for their Adopt-A-Child program. One other way HHN is asking for help is to make a financial donation to buy gift cards for the families. For more information, call Becky at 330-866-2005.
To conserve space, please read the Magnolia Talk of the Town column for items regarding Sandy Valley School news and events.
Have a wonderful week Waynesburg! Please call or email me your news for next week so we can all keep Waynesburg moving forward.
EAST CANTON
newsleader@the-review.com
Foltz Community Center
• The third annual Madrigal Feast is set for Nov. 19-20. Tickets are available online at foltzcenter.com/upcomingevents, or by calling the office at 330-488-6500.
• A fish fry will be held Friday, Nov. 12, 4:30-7 p.m. Carry-out only. Meals are $12 for either an 8 ounce baked cod, three piece beer battered cod, or shrimp basket; or $10 for a fish sandwich or 1/3 pound burger. All meals include coleslaw and choice of fries or baked potato with butter and sour cream. To place an order, call 330-488-6500.
• The Holiday Craft and Vendor Show will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Those interested in being a vendor should email info@foltzcenter.com or call 330-488-6500.
This article originally appeared on The Alliance Review: Talk of the Town
