North CantonOur Town
October 2013
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Publisher Jim Dansizen
Editors Dan Mucci Kris Lackey
Correspondents Cathy Clark
CR Rae Jeremy Watts
Tammy ProctorSarah Roshong
Online Contributors Dr. Bob Roden
Sales Rep Terri McArthur
Graphic Design Stacie Rothermel
Photography Tammy Proctor
Howard DansizenCover Photo: Geissinger's Plant Hut
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A note from the editorIn November, North Canton residents will be voting on a number of issues as well as city council seats and school board members. At Our Town, we thought it was important to bring you up to speed on the issues and the candidates so we have included a special voter section in the center of the magazine with candidate bios and explanations of issues. We also decided to take a look at the history of local politics and explore the minds of young voters. We hope you will take the opportunity to vote on Nov. 5 and will feel better informed after reading this edition of Our Town North Canton.
One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by inferiors. Plato
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Before there’s frost on the pumpkin, enjoy a warm autumn afternoon on the farm – the Kingsway Pumpkin Farm. Located at 1555 Andrews St.,Hartville, between Market and Kent avenues. Kingsway Pumpkin Farm is a family-oriented fall adventure.More than a pumpkin patch, Kingsway
Pumpkin Farm offers hayrides, a farm animal petting area, fire truck slides, bonfires, train rides, a playground area, a pirate ship and a corn maze.“Each year we add something new,”
said Kevin King, one of the King family who own the farm. “This year we added a children’s zip line.”Also new is a schoolhouse in Western
Town, a play area built like the wild, wild west. “There are a couple of things we do
that make us different,” said Kevin. “We create a non-scary environment. We are fall focused, not Halloween focused – which is good for families who have younger children. A two-year old frightens easier than an older sibling, so we focus on fall fun.”Another aspect
of Kingsway Pumpkin Farm that sets them apart is the art. Kevin’s mother, Mary, a former art teacher, designs and paints the colorful props around the farm. Her designs are distinctively happy and adventuresome. Over the years, Mary designed and created fun scarecrows and painted pumpkins. Her art is an excellent backdrop for family photos.Kingsway Pumpkin Farm welcomes
visitors for a hayride out to the pumpkin field. In the field, families can select a pumpkin to take home to carve or paint or to place on the doorstep. Also on sale are corn stalks and gourds for a fall decoration. “Our primary focus is younger
families,” said Marti King. “But adults
enjoy the visit to the farm as much as the kids do.”For the smaller children, there’s an
indoor straw tunnel to crawl through. Or play in a corn crib, called a corn box. Feed or pet the farm animals. Kingsway Farm said they create memories for a child and a parent. Kevin said adults and children enjoy
the corn maze. Each year the maze has a different theme. This year the maze is Dino Quest, a large dinosaur carved out of a corn field.“We have challenges to do in the
maze,” said Kevin. “Adults and teens alike will spend a good hour in the maze.”Kingsway Pumpkin Farm hosts
birthday parties and welcomes preschool groups. For older children
and teens, they host bonfires and a trip through the corn maze. “Older kids enjoy
the hayride, the animals and the maze and bonfires,” said Kevin. K i n g s w a y
Pumpkin Farm is celebrating its
23rd year. In 1990, Mary King and her children, Kevin and Jessica, planted a handful of pumpkin seeds. With pumpkin seeds that cost $2.83 and a weed patch. They grew a business. People came out to the King Farm to pick a pumpkin. Customers enjoyed seeing the farm animals while selecting their pumpkins, so Mary, husband Lloyd, and the children brought a calf and rabbits out of a pen for visitors to pet. The business has grown tremendously as they add activities each year.Mary said only 2 percent of our
population has a direct connection to agriculture, unlike a century ago. So a
Family fun at Kingsway Pumpkin FarmFall Activities
“We have challenges to do in the maze.Adults and teens alike will spend a good hour in the maze...Older kids enjoy the hayride, the animals and the maze and bonfires,” said Kevin King.
Other fall activitiesThe third annual community of North Canton fall fest will be held on Sat., Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center inside Grace United Methodist Church at 1720 Schneider St. N.W. The event is free and children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are encouraged and there will be treats, prizes and games. Lunches will be available for purchase.Halloween at the Hall of FameHalloween Family fun day is back
Oct.19 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Trick-or-Treat at Mckinley MuseumCome to our annual Halloween party
and Trick-or-Trest in the Street of Shops and Discover World. There will also be hayrides, costume judging, scavenger hunt, science shows and much more! Admission is $5 per person. Reservations are appreciated. The Museum is located at 800 McKinley Monument Dr. N.W., Canton.
Maize Valley Corn mazeGo through a corn maze. Each day,
Maize Valley is offering families the opportunity to visit their pumpkin patch and go through their mazes. Check out days, times and prices on their website: www.maizevalleywinery.com/ohio-
corn-maze
Kingsway Pumpkin farm
trip to Kingsway Pumpkin Farm is an adventure for most families.
Kingsway Pumpkin Farm is open Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to dark and Sundays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 which includes wagon rides, the animal petting area, a mini maze and more. Or purchase a ticket for general admission and a trip through the maze for $8.The King
family is offering Wednesday Dollar Off Night, 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the month of October.For more information about operating
hours and pricing visit the website at www.kingswaypumpkingfarm.net. To book a school visit or a bonfire and maze outing for groups, call Mary or Marti at 330-877-6241.◊
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Church DirectoryThe Chapel in North Canton
715 Whittier Avenue NW - North Canton(330) 494-3419 • www.northcantonchapel.orgSunday Worship & Classes 9 & 10:30 a.m.
Community Christian Church210 N. Main St., North Canton • (330) 499-5458
Sunday Worship 10 a.m. • Sunday School 9 a.m.Professional Nursery Care provided
Kim Porter Director of Faith Developmentwww.northcantonccc.org
Dayspring Family Church 1600 Portage Street NW - North Canton OH 44720
(330) 497-HOPE • www.DayspringFamilyChurch.comWorship Service Sundays at 11 a.m.Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Faith United Methodist Church300 Ninth Street NW, North Canton, OH 44720 • (330) 499-6040
Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Traditional9:45 a.m. Contemporary • 11 a.m. Traditional
Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.www.faithumchurch.org
First Christian Church6900 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44721 • (330) 456-2600
Sunday Worship Services 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.firstchristian.info
First Friends Church5455 Market Ave. N. - Canton, Ohio 44714
Traditional 8:15 a.m. • Contemporary 9:30 & 11 a.m.(330) 966-2800 • www.firstfriends.org
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North Canton Church of Christ1301 E. Maple St., North Canton • (330) 499-4303
www.northcantonchurch.orgSunday Worship Times 9 am and 5 pm
Bible class at 10:15 amWednesday night Bible study at 7pm
North Canton Grace United Methodist Church1720 Schneider St. NW North Canton, OH 44720 • (330) 499-2330
Sunday: 8 a.m. Chapel • 9:15 a.m. Contemporary 10:45 a.m. Traditional
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Trinity Baptist Church1211 East Maple St. NE, North Canton • 330-494-7171 • tbnc.org
Sunday Morning Worship: 9 a.m. Traditional, Contemporay service Wednesday Night: Fellowship Dinner, Adult Bible Study, Childern
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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church349 Lindy Lane NW, North Canton (330) 499 3909 or (330) 499-3913
Sunday Morning Worship: 8 & 10:30 a.m.Sunday School for all ages, 9:15 a.m.
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Zion United Church of Christ415 S. Main St. - North Canton, Ohio • (330) 499-8191
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All in favor of honoring Stark County women for their efforts to further women’s involvement in politics, vote Yea! But, first a little “her story” to encourage an enthusiastic vote. It seems the women of Stark County and the surrounding communities became active in women’s rights beginning in the mid 19th century, inspired by the first Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, N.Y., July, 1848. Betsey Mix Cowles, a respected Massillon school teacher and Oberlin College graduate, attended the first convention and went on to be elected the president of the second Women’s Rights Convention which was held in Salem. There, Cowles tried to bring about change by requesting the Ohio legislature to include women’s suffrage in the state constitution. Her effort failed but the issue was so impassioned among Ohio women that five of the first seven conventions were held in the state - Salem, Akron, Massillon, Cleveland and Cincinnati. The Ohio Woman’s Rights Association was founded in Massillon in 1852, the first state society of its kind. Although no men graced the stage
in Salem, one male attendee, John Campbell, took notice. Campbell was so moved by the speakers that he signed legislation to grant women the right to vote and hold office in 1870 when he was the governor of the Wyoming Territory. That same year, the Evening Independent of Massillon came on board as a proponent of women’s suffrage, most likely influenced by the Women’s Rights Convention held there. In the late 19th century, the establishment of women’s clubs became popular. The clubs were formed to enrich women’s
minds and to expand their lives beyond home and church. Most of the early clubs focused on music, literature and drama. Eventually, the ladies began to
turn their attentions to women’s rights and equality and the Canton Suffrage Association was founded. Women were making headway in political change. By the time the United States became involved in World War I, but before the 19th Amendment was passed, the women of New Berlin were allowed to sign a petition to change the village’s name to North Canton. When Congress passed the 19th Amendment on June 4, 1919 it marked the culmination of years of work by the suffragettes. The amendment was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920. Ohio proudly being the fifth state to ratify it. The Canton Suffrage Association, having achieved its goal, sponsored a series of events in June of 1920, to educate women about the branches of government, political parties and the process of voting. At the final event, the former suffragettes reorganized and became the Canton Area League of Women Voters. In just five short years, the first woman, Grace Baughman, was elected to the North Canton City Council. When interviewed by a Sun reporter she said, “I surely appreciate the votes I received. I thought I would be elected. A woman had never served North Canton in this capacity before. I shall
Cathy Clark Staff Writer
Area women politically active for 165 years
endeavor to fill the office to the best of my ability.” Baughman was appointed to serve on the Safety Committee and the Fire and Light Committee.
The Dec. 4, 1929, issue of The Sun reported, “Council on Monday night took heed of the growing demand for a traffic signal light on the Square. It will be placed on North Main Street so as to show on cross streets as well as South Main Street. It will be installed within the next two weeks.” The Council was shown a sample with simply a red and green light and no amber. The salesman said, “Amber lights are going out of date.” Baughman made the motion to buy the light for $210 and the vote was unanimously in favor of the purchase.◊
In the late 19th century, the establishment of women’s
clubs became popular. The clubs were formed to enrich women’s minds and
to expand their lives beyond home and church.
We have local elections this fall. We’ll elect those who will
make decisions about our local economy, education, parks, and health care. Voting is a chance
for everyone 18 and over to influence public policies and make our voices heard.” said
Connie Rubin, the co-president of the Canton Area League of Women Voters, North Canton
Resident
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Walking around the Walsh University campus a person gets the feel of a different type of community. Young adults are learning to spread their wings and get by without their parents looming over their every move. They are learning about becoming their future selves - doctors, nurses, teachers, writers, business people and so many more. They aren’t only learning about their future careers, they are learning how to make a difference in their community. At Walsh, students are actively taking part in the election process. As much as people believe that college students don’t want anything to do with politics – this just isn’t the case at Walsh. There are clubs like the College Democrats and College Republicans that students actively participate in every year. The purpose of the College Democrat and College Republican groups is to help students experience politics on local, state and national levels. These college groups want students to become involved with voting and the election process so that when it comes time to vote, they can make well informed decisions. Not only do these groups help students become involved, but they also let students express their own political beliefs.
Alicia Lewis, a freshman at Walsh from Ashtabula, is part of the College
Democrat group. Alicia, who is not quite 18, was asked about her thoughts on college students and politics she said she believes that many students pay more attention to the national, “major,” issues and less on the local issues. “College students should pay more attention to politics because soon we will be adults and should be aware of the current issues affecting our future,” Lewis said.
Walsh student Joanna Jacobo - Escobar, a graduate of McKinley High School, knows that now that she is 18 she should be paying closer attention to politics. “I usually only pay attention when it affects me; I know that my opinion matters when I vote.” Most students have “laid-back awareness.” Most students don’t go out of their way to hear about issues affecting their community and are usually passive about giving an opinion. Through groups like the College Democrats and College Republican students learn to be more aware and have an opinion on issues. Last year, Paul Ryan, Republican Mitt Romney’s running mate, stopped in for a moment and let the whole Walsh and North Canton community know what the Romney/Ryan plan was. Students, teachers, and members of the community flocked to see this man in action. There was no difference between the students and other members of the audience. They all had one thing in common; they cared about the upcoming election. While Romney/Ryan didn’t win the race, this rally showed the community that many college students do care about what happens in their government. But many times, like in these coming
local and state elections, college students are lost in a sea of issues that they don’t understand. Nevertheless, college students are getting more and more involved with the political process because they know that it now affects them. Students at Walsh are learning that politics do affect them greatly. These future doctors, nurses and teachers know that their opinion does matter and it’s only a matter of time until these issues affecting their community, directly affect them.◊
Joanna Jacobo - Escobar
Alicia Lewis
Walsh students learn to be politically activeSarah RoshongStaff Writer
What other young voters are saying
“Voting is a chance to try and change the world we live in now rather than later, but the only way to make a change or a reformation is by doing something. I mean, you can talk and sing about change all you want but if you don’t get up and do something, it’s pointless.” Hannah Thoenen, 21, Stark State student “I feel like there is a lot of responsibility in voting. I think a lot of research needs done to make a decision you can feel good about. I think voters impact our community by helping choose our leaders. I think young people in general feel negative about voting because a lot of the politicians don’t target the young people. They also feel that their vote may not make that much of a difference.” Destiny Ross, 19, Malone University student “Voting is important to me because we are given the opportunity of molding our world with what we believe we should do. Giving the right to vote is something precious because some people aren’t given this luxury. Vote with what you believe and not what you’re told to believe.” Courteney Thoenen, 18, first time voter
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Jeremy Watts Staff WriterAmerican elections are considered the
envy of the world. Citizens (often from the more oppressive states) around the globe conduct viewing parties, hold banquets and wager on the outcome of democracy’s longest running peaceful election process.From large cities to small towns, urban
dwellers to rural farmers, every corner in the states has a unique election story about the most prized of civic duties.North Canton’s story begins before
there even was a North Canton. In fact, it begins before New York City had eclipsed a million person population. Before the direct election of senators. Before both World Wars. Before indoor plumbing and widespread electrical usage. Our election story begins atop a dry goods box four feet long by three feet tall. In the square of the tiny Ohio town of
New Berlin, local hotel owner Michael Bitzer asked a Canton dignitary to make a speech in front of a gathering of less than 100 townsfolk. The request was made in jest to a young man named William McKinley – who would later go on to become the 25th president. Though the content of the brief speech is lost to the annuls of time, the event of the 19th century speech was recorded by the New York Times.McKinley was the first of national
political figures to grace North Canton with their presence. In 1960, future president Richard M. Nixon drove through town in a convertible and gave a speech at the square. More than a thousand onlookers crowded the sidewalks and streets, some even viewed from nearby rooftops. Coincidentally, Nixon’s opponent and eventual winner of the 1960 election, John F. Kennedy, is rumored to have been in town around the same time.Most recently, 2012 presidential
candidate Mitt Romney held a political rally at the baseball stadium near the high school. In stark contrast to those earlier rallies and impromptu political events, the 2012 event featured not only the candidate but a bevy
of reporters, secret service agents and metal detectors. The rally was the largest in North Canton’s history pulling in more than 8,000 people from surrounding areas. “We have had a few presidential
candidates come through town,” Kathy Fernandez, director of the North Canton Heritage Society. “Municipal elections around the country
are often low key events of civic duty, but a few stick out in local lore. William “Boss” Hoover, Hoover Co. president and town benefactor, was elected an early mayor of town on the non-partisan, non-affiliated People’s Ticket. Hoover won with a total of 85 votes, thus pulling double duty for a term. A few years later, at the height of World War I, North Canton was then named New Berlin after German capital, but a
strong anti-Germanic feeling led to a petition and vote for a name change. The process of altering a city’s name is uncommon, but not unique. Perhaps the most uncommon fact about the 1918 event was the inclusion of women in the process – two years before the passage of the 19th Amendment.◊
Elections History of North Canton's political scene
“We have had a few presidential candidates
come through town,” said Kathy Fernandez, director of the North Canton Heritage
Society
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Jon SnyderAge: 67Education: Central Catholic High School, attended Philadelphia College of TextilesFamily: wife, KathyPosition you are seeking:
Ward 4 city council seat RepublicanIncumbent: yesWhy running: To be a voice for the 4th Ward I am seeking reelection to work with the administration in securing new jobs and growth of the General Fund which has resulted in increase of 4 percent or $131,500. Thru new ordinances we have increased fines, permits and licenses by 24 percent or $55, 141. I want to implement the five year plan for roads and infrastructure.Qualifications: I served 10 years on the Planning Commission and the last 15 years on the City Council. There is no substitute for experience, leadership and proven fiscal responsibility, and my ability to get to City Hall in minutes. I work on Main Street. I thoroughly understand that I am a caretaker of the people’s government.
Robert J. “Jamie” McCleasterAge: 33Education: Bachelors of Science, Management, The University of Akron1999 Hoover High School Graduate
Family: Wife; Katie, Daughter; Hailey (4), and Son; Jack (1)Position you are seeking: North Canton City Council At-Large Republican Incumbent: NoWhy are you running for this position? I want to see, and will work towards a reduction of emergency legislation, an improvement of city finances (through judicious or strategic use of resources, and where potentially redundant costs could be reduced) and better communications to/from city hall.What qualifications do you have for this position? I’m a lifelong resident of the city of North Canton and have previously served my community as a member of the city of North Canton Citizens Survey Committee, and as a member of the North Canton Jaycees where I serve on the board of directors and as the public relations director. Through these positions I regularly worked with city hall, and should I be elected to city council I look forward to drawing on these experiences to allow me to better serve the citizens of North Canton.
Mark R. Cerreta Age: 54 Education: North Canton Hoover (Class of 1978) Ashland University B.S.in Business Administration Marketing / Public Affairs Family: Married to Lauri for
30Years Children; Sam, Anna and Joe Position seeking: Council At Large Independent| Incumbent: Yes Why are you running for this position? I’ve had great involvement with the city and its people. I care about the city’s past and have an optimistic vision and marketing plan about what it can be going forward. I’ve been on council for two years and feel the experience of working with community leaders has made me a more effective leader. What qualifications do you have for this posi-tion? I’ve been involved in many North Canton community associations: YMCA, schools, Jaycees, chamber of commerce, and know the people who live here. I care about my home-town and where it’s headed.
Our Town encourages you to exercise your right to vote. As a reminder, early voting is currently taking place.
Hillary A. MuellerAge: 35Education: MBA Webster University, BS Management Troy State UniversityFamily: husband Daniel, employed by Ohio National Guard; children Lauren, age 10
and Logan, age 7Position you are seeking: Ward 4 city council seatDemocratIncumbent: noWhy running: I am running for the North Canton Ward 4 Council Seat because it is time for a change. The city of North Canton needs someone like myself that can get the city back in the right direction financially. The city needs to prioritize its spending, implement an after action review process of all new legislation, put a stop to all the emergency legislation being passed and work with neighboring townships and municipalities to work proactively towards one goal, saving money.Qualifications: Former college business instructor, former business owner, MBA, 9 year North Canton resident
North Canton City CouncilCouncil-At-Large Ward 3
Ward 4
Marcia KieslingAge: 43Education: BSN, MSN-Family Nurse PractitionerFamily: Dave- husband children- Riley, Ben & LesleyPosition: Council-at-Large N
CantonIncumbent: yesI am running for council-at-large because I love to be involved in my community and be a part of the decisions that are being made. I believe in a balanced council with men and women from all backgroundsQualifications: Council-at-large 2001-2005 & 2007-present, registered voter
The voter guide from the Canton Area League of
Women Voters is available at no cost at the North Canton Public Library
Stephanie Snow WerrenAge: 44Education: Bachelor of Arts from Miami University, Masters of Business from Malone UniversityIncumbent : yesFamily: Husband Judge Curt
Werren, children, Grace, Hannah and Jack 15 years oldPosition seeking: Ward 3 North Canton CouncilRepublicanI have been honored to serve this community for the past year and look forward to serving the community for two more years. I feel that with decreasing city revenue it is important for government to look for ways to utilize shared services to improve their operations and reduce costs. We need to work collaboratively with neighboring communities for best practices. Qualifications: As a community minded individual I feel that while serving on many non-profit boardsI have a greater understanding of how boards work, function and make decisions. I am also a graduate of the Government Leadership Academy which has connected me to a vast network of knowledgeable individuals throughout the community who I can go to for ideas and support.
Editor's note: All candidates were contacted to submit information for this section. These candidates responded
back to our questions.
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There are certain milestones that are cherished in my memory. Two from my teen years include getting a driver’s license and registering to vote. My parents and older siblings never missed an election. They exercised their right and their responsibility to vote. I thought everyone valued this right
until I became a school superintendent. While working on my first levy campaign, I was astonished that so many citizens were not registered to vote--and even more surprised by the small number who actually turned out for elections. One volunteer expressed what all committee members felt: “Don’t they know that folks died to preserve this sacred freedom?” Perhaps the non-voters subscribe to
George Carlin’s philosophy. “I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don’t vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain...If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem.” According to BipartisanPolicy.org,
only 57.5 percent turned out to vote in the 2012 Presidential election. John Dean, a former counsel to the United States President opined, “American
voting habits are particularly striking when compared with those of other democratic nations, like Japan and Germany, where 89 percent of the potential voters go to the polls. In fact, most democracies have about 80 percent voter participation. Of the 153 democracies in the world, the United States ranks near the bottom for voter involvement.”It is interesting to note Australia
requires everyone to vote, or to pay a $50 fine. That Commonwealth believes that in a freedom loving country, voting is a moral and ethical requirement. While Carlin’s satire is one way to
look at governmental solutions, there are multiple reasons offered by the millions of people who choose not to vote. Many people are totally frustrated by the current political situation and are fed up with politics as usual. Some believe that their vote does not count while others suggest that they are too busy or the lines are too long. Other reasons involve mudslinging and heavy corporate/special interest involvement. There truly are many ways to
rationalize not voting. However, registering to vote is a simple process and anyone can vote absentee if they are too busy or out of town on election day. Plus, contrary to Carlin’s opinion, those who don’t vote or don’t vote intelligently are the problem. The main reason people choose not
Dr. Bob RodenStaff Writer
Why Vote? It is your right and responsibility to vote--and the biggest problem--is APATHY. Robert Hutchins, the former dean of Yale Law School and later president of the University of Chicago, warns: “The death of democracy is not likely to be an assassination from ambush. It will be a slow extinction from apathy, indifference and undernourishment.’’However, Carlin is on target with one
issue: We deserve the people we elect and voter apathy extends beyond just not voting. It also involves failure to get to know and fully understand the candidates and issues. As Thomas Jefferson said, “An enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper functioning of a republic. Self-government is not possible unless the citizens are educated sufficiently to enable them to exercise oversight.” Franklin D. Roosevelt said,
“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely.” Good citizenship demands that we carefully sift through the political ads, take the time to find out what candidates truly stand for and determine how issues will affect lives and the future of our children. Voting truly is a moral and ethical requirement. ◊
“Freedom unexercised may become freedom forfeited.”Margaret Chase Smith
Area Briefs
Canton Woman’s Club 20th annual holiday boutique The Canton Woman’s Club 20th
annual holiday boutique features 20 distinctive vendors and the club’s own booths and gourmet pantry. This unique boutique opened its doors 20 years ago to maintain and preserve the Woman’s Club’s Victorian home on Market Avenue. Lunch is available in the cafe and
a dinner buffet is served on Friday evening. Boutique hours are Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 5.
Malone University On the Road program Malone University’s (MU) On the
Road program is coming to John Knox Presbyterian Church, 5155 Eastlake St. N.W., North Canton, on Nov. 1. The program is a series of traveling events designed to entertain and inform families about college life. William Quigley, D. Min., assistant professor of youth ministries; Timothy Longbrake, assistant director of spiritual formation; and Chris Abrams, Ed.D., vice president for student development and interim vice president for enrollment management and institutional marketing; will be accompanied by The MU Outreach Band and other special
guests that promise an evening of great music, food and fun, all while answering questions that families may have as they approach the post high school years. For specific times, please contact the church at 330-494-9479.
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Our Town Cooks
There’s something special about autumn. The air smells different. The leaves start changing colors. The harvest reaps pumpkins, squash and apples.My children were never thrilled about
pumpkin pie. Nor am I. The hubby would have one slice at Thanksgiving dinner and that pretty much satiated that craving for a year. There was one pumpkin recipe all
of us enjoyed. My sister-in-law Cindy was the queen of pumpkin rolls. Her pumpkin rolls were so good, people would pay her to make them. She shared her recipe with me. But you know how it goes – food always tastes better when somebody else prepares it.
When I was growing up, we had several apple trees. Fall meant delicious apples were there for the pickin’.Apple pie, apple butter, apple crisp – those are all good. But a family favorite is this recipe for apple cake. It can be served as dessert, slightly warm with whipped topping or ice cream, or serve it as a breakfast bread. I use a bundt pan and this moist cake always receives raves and requests for more.◊
Tammy ProctorStaff Writer
The tastes of autumn
Our Town Cooks
Cindy’s Pumpkin Roll Up1 cup sugar2 eggs¾ cup pumpkin (canned pumpkin)¾ cup flour1 tsp. salt2 Tbsp. cinnamon1 tsp. baking soda
Grease a cookie sheet with Crisco. Mix together the sugar, eggs and pumpkin. Mix the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda together and add to pumpkin mixture.
Pour the batter on the greased cookie sheet and sprinkle with ½ cup nuts (walnuts or pecans).
Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Spread a tea towel on the counter and invert the baked batter. Roll towel and baked batter into a log. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
Filling:1 – 8 ounce package of cream cheese2 Tbsp. oleo1 cup powdered sugar1 tsp. vanillaCombine filling ingredients. Spread on cool pumpkin roll and roll up. Refrigerate or freeze in foil. Note: this filling recipe makes enough for two roll ups.
Our Town CooksApple Cake3 cups flour3 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt1 cup butter (or margarine)¼ cup vegetable oil2 cups sugar (I use Truvia for baking)2 tsp. vanilla3 eggs3-4 large apples, peeled and diced into ½-inch chunks. (I don’t use Granny Smiths.)1 Tbsp. Raw Sugar or decorative sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon, mixed1 cup confectioner’s sugarWater or milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour the bundt pan. Mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a bowl with a fork.
Cream together the butter, oil, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer. Add one egg at a time, until all three eggs.
Add the flour, cinnamon, soda and salt mixture to the creamy mixture slowly until all is moistened. Add peeled apples and mix together.
Spoon the batter into the bundt pan. Sprinkle the top of the cake batter with the Raw Sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Bake approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Important! Allow the cake to cool at least 15 minutes before transferring it to a plate. You have to flip it again to get it right side up. Allow to cool.
Mix together the confectioner’s sugar and 5 tsp. milk (I don’t use milk if this cake is going to be stored outside the refrigerator.) You can substitute water for milk.
Drizzle the icing over the cake.This is a cake that actually tastes better after
it sits a few hours. It flavors nicely. For church snacks, I make this cake the night before and it is devoured the next morning.
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Scottish Fantasy opens the Canton Symphony’s 76th season Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the newly renovated auditorium at Umstadt Performing Arts Hall, 2323 17th St. N.W., Canton. The Canton Symphony welcomes
guest artist Cleveland Orchestra Concert Master William Preucil, who will be performing Marches and Airs, a piece by local composer Eric Benjamin.“The Canton Symphony is thrilled
to welcome violinist William Preucil, concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra to the Canton stage on opening night,” said Barb Mucci, director of development for the Canton
Symphony. “What a wonderful start to a season filled with exceptional programming and legendary guest artists. With Pops, MasterWorks, Casual and Educational concerts scheduled from October through April, there is something for everyone to enjoy.”Gerhardt Zimmerman will be the
conductor for Scottish Fantasy. Max Bruch composed his Fantasy for Violin with Orchestra and Harp making free use of Scottish Folk Melodies in England during the winter of 1879-1880, where he was then serving as the conductor of the orchestra and chorus of the Liverpool Philharmonic Society. Because of the general
unwieldiness of its title, the work is now almost universally referred to simply as the Scottish Fantasy. It was, like nearly all of Bruch’s compositions for violin and orchestra, written expressly for the celebrated Spanish violin virtuoso Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908). The first performance of the Scottish Fantasy took place, with Sarasate as soloist, at a Bach festival in Hamburg late in September of 1880.Formally, the Scottish Fantasy
consists of four separate and readily identifiable movements prefaced by an einleitung (introduction) marked Grave. This slow, solemn, prefatory section was said, according to one of Bruch’s friends, to represent an old bard who contemplates before a ruined castle and laments the glorious times of Scotland’s past. The first movement proper, Adagio cantabile, is an evocative piece that makes extensive use of the nostalgic Scottish folk song “Auld Rob Morris.” The second movement, Allegro, is a ternary-form scherzo that uses as its principal theme the folk song “Hey, the Dusty Miller.” The third movement, Andante sostenuto, is a graceful and winsome piece in which Bruch combines elements of sonata and variation form. Its melodic material is derived from the old air “I’m a-Doun for Lack o’ Johnnie.” The finale, Allegro guerriero, brings this unusual and fascinating work to a brilliant conclusion as the violin and orchestra explore the possibilities of the rousing Scottish war song “Scots wha hae,” which, according to legend, was first sounded by Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.On Oct. 19, the symphony will present
a Pops Concert at the Palace Theatre. The Pop Concert features three musical instruments- the flute, cello and stand-up base. All three played with the Canton Symphony Orchestra at one time but are now playing on the national stage playing on Disney Channel’s I Carly.“This concert is for a more general
audience,” said Mucci. “This enables a younger audience to get their feet wet to the symphony. It is a more popular style for the audience.”
For ticket information, visit www.cantonsymphony.org or call 330-452-2094.
Cultural Corner
Dan MucciEditor
Canton Symphony opens 76th season
OctoberOctober
Walsh’s annual International dinnerWalsh University’s annual International dinner will be held Oct. 11 at Walsh’s Barrette Business and Community Center, 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton.The event features cuisines from all continents. This is one of Walsh’s largest freshman classes ever and the largest class of International students. Entertainment will consist of Irish dance, Macedonia dance, music from Bolivia, informational video about Chad, fashion shows and more. This year, Walsh has 31 International students. The pre-sale cost is $7 per person and $15 at the door. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner starting at 7 p.m. Malone’s theatre will celebrate 50 years with a re-staging of the program’s first play, "Our Town", October 11, 12, 14, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall of Founders Hall, 2600 Cleveland Ave. N.W. in Canton. Cast members will include alumni and faculty as well as current Malone students.Curtain is at 8 p.m. each night. Tickets for all performances are $8; $2 for Malone University students. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the box office at 330.471.8202.◊
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Enjoy these selections written by co-authored by Joyce Meyer and Deborah Bedford: A sampling of books written by Joyce Meyer include Beauty for Ashes and Secrets to Happiness and Deborah Bedford is the author of Family Matters, Only You and Remember Me.
Book Review
In this novel, one catches the feel of an age gone past. The reader is swept back in time to box office movies of Grace Kelly and Jimmy Stewart, of mom and pop businesses, ladies wearing gloves, small town happenings and everything decent. There are some underlying notes of the integration of the blacks and whites in public schools throughout the story which becomes more noticeable as the story continues.Our narrator is a teenage girl named
Jenny, who ponders a great many things about everyone she knows; you begin to realize her confidence is lacking but she tries to make the best out of her situations. She tells you how her sister is enthralled with Grace Kelly and wants to be just like her. On their way to a box office movie of Grace Kelly; Jenny sees a penny in the hot asphalt and picks it up. When Jenny reaches down to pick up that penny a series of events follow that sets her up for things that shape and change her life. One of the great benefits of picking
up the penny is that she is offered a job by a refined lady who owns the town jewelry shop, a Miss Shaw, who despite the scorching St. Louis heat, wears white gloves all the time and never takes them off.
Jenny reveals to the reader that her home is dysfunctional, her father is abusive to her mother, sister and to Jenny. In those days, things weren’t spoken about. So you come to realize the great lengths Jenny goes to keep her friends from finding out the truth about the nightmare she lives with. Jenny slowly begins to confide in a
girl, Aurelia, who is among the black children to be integrated into the white schools. Jenny figures Aurelia will assume she will never be invited over for a sleepover so she is a safe friend to have. The girls become close and Jenny is welcomed by Aurelia’s family. Jenny discovers love and faith. There are many twists to this novel .
As it progresses, Jenny’s confidence grows and she learns that she is not the only girl with a hurtful past or present. Jenny decides to give pennies to people who need to be encouraged or are going through a rough time, she tells them her life was changed the day she picked up the “penny.”Jenny discovers the mystery behind
her employer Miss Shaw. Jenny and Miss Shaw gain healing in their lives through unveiling their secrets. Jenny finally faces her father with the truth and gives him a penny for Christmas. It seems that its intentions are lost on him-but the freedom comes to Jenny when she tells her father about "The Penny.""The Penny" has many mysteries
and stories within the story. In that sense, this book continued to beckon to me until I had finished it. It is not the typical work done by Joyce Meyer, however listening to the author speak, she has portrayed many of her real life experiences within this novel. Both Joyce Meyer and Deborah Bedford have created a beautiful work of fiction laced with beautiful truths.◊
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Jeremy Watts Staff Writer
Sports
It was almost three decades ago, but few North Canton Hoover Vikings football fans can forget the 1984 team’s brush with legacy. Though the magical season fell three points of their ultimate goal, it represents many first for the program.In 1984, the Stark County football
ecosystem was much smaller than it is today. Massillon and McKinley were the preeminent perennial football powerhouses while across the county former power Alliance was proving erratic. The little high school in North
Canton, to put it bluntly, wasn’t even on the map. The first few years of Ed Glass’ reign as head coach showed marked improvement, but the overall impression was lacking. That is, until 1984.The 11-2 campaign wasn’t without
effort. The Vikes had more than a few close calls along the way. An early season contest against Bob Cummings’ GlenOak Golden Eagles nearly halted the campaign before it got fairly started, but the team grinded out a gritty 21-19 victory. The victory celebration was short-lived, however, with McKinley coming to town for the next home game.Until 1984, Hoover had yet to beat the
big team down south. But, as 1984
would continue to prove, it was a season of firsts. The Vikings beat the Bulldogs 19-8 in front of a packed house – a feat seldom duplicated to this day. That test was followed up two weeks later with a run-in with future Federal League co-champions, Perry Panthers. The team escaped that contest victoriously, but wasn’t so lucky in their next league contest, falling to Alliance by two points – the only regular season blemish to their record.After beating rival Jackson, the Vikings
earned their first trip to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Class AAA State Football Playoffs of the decade. Hitting their stride, the Vikings defeated
Mayfield and Lorain Admiral King - their first two opponents – by a combined total of 70-6. Those wins garnered the team a shot at the state title against Toledo St. Francis at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.The Vikings fell behind early 14-0, but
a steady defense and touchdown runs by Mike Braucher and Tim Kenville tied the game by the fourth quarter. Then it all came down to a 26-yard field goal. Despite their best efforts, the line drive ball hooked and made it over the crossbar by a few feet. St. Francis went on to win the game and the title 17-14.The Federal League Champion
Vikings were the cream of the Stark County crop that year. Four Vikings
– WR Steve Schick, DB Andy Logan, LB Shawn Zimmerman and QB Mike Braucher – earned honors from the Canton Repository’s All-County team; Ed Glass garnered the Coach-of-the- Year Award. Three players earned All-State designations.The 1984 season represents a high-
water mark for football in North Canton. Its success on the field has not been duplicated, but a trend followed with several trips to the playoffs and even a regional championship along the way. The 1984 team will forever hold a place in the hearts of Hoover fans as one of the few very special teams in history.◊
OctoberOctoberOct. 8 - Boys soccer, Perry, homeOct. 9 - Girls soccer, Perry, awayOct. 10 - Volleyball, Lake, awayOct. 12- Boys, Girls Cross Country, at Lake, Federal League MeetOct. 25 - Football, GlenOak, awayOct. 12 Malone, Fawcett Stadium
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Fall is upon us and one of the golden treasures we have in this part of the U.S. is the changing of the leaves. The fall colors give us one last look at beauty before the winter sets in. There are so many places that are loaded with fall scenic adventures. One that is close by and offers something a little different is the area of Chautauqua and Salamanca, N.Y. Both are just three hours from home.
The trip from North Canton to New York alone offers fantastic views of scenic colors, but getting off the highway and into the forests of the state is an adventure of a different kind. Allegany State Park offers a road trip that gives you a back woods look at the vibrant colors. It is located in Salamanca and offers hiking, fishing, camping and much more. Driving through the park offers a wonderful display of colors. Visit http://nysparks.com/parks/73/.
Spend your days on the back roads of the area enjoying the scenery and spend yours nights at Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel in Salamanca. It offers all the amenities of an AAA four diamond hotel with an “in the forest feel.” It overlooks the mountains and acres of trees loaded with fall colors. You will find plenty of choices for eating as Seneca Allegany has six options that will kick your appetite in high gear. Choose from a quick snack to a scrumptious steak at The Western
Door or your favorite pasta at Patria Italian Restaurant. The 413 rooms and suites are beautiful, comfortable and perfect for relaxing on a weekend getaway. You can keep busy with a little gaming at the casino, live music, indoor pool, spa treatments or take in a show with big name entertainment. Visit www.senecaalleganycasino.com.
Heading back west you will find Chautauqua, N.Y. and the Colors of Chautauqua. From Labor Day through November, this beautiful area is home to the Quilting Festival at Chautauqua Institution, historic cemetery tours with costumed guides in Jamestown and Fredonia and workshops in subjects ranging from brewing to the game of bridge. On the schedule are dozens of workshops and fall festivals, which pay honor to the areas agricultural heritage including Busti Apple Festival, Festival of
Grapes or Red, White and Blues Festival. Andrew Nixon, executive director of at the C h a u t a u q u a County Visitors Bureau, said with the Colors of Chautauqua they are striving to broaden the leisure learning experience for visitors beyond the nine week program season at the Chautauqua Institution. “The Colors of Chautauqua is a collection of several dozen
classes, tours, dinners, tastings and hands-on work experiences meant to entertain while engaging the mind in a new way,” Nixon said. Visit www.tourchautauqua.com.
For a beautiful relaxing trip,cruise Chautauqua Lake on the Chautauqua Belle Steamship. The Belle is a steamship with a history. It is one of a few original steamships left in the U.S. The ship takes you on a narrated tour on the lake. Also offered are many
special cruises. Check the times of operation as cruises are limited in the fall. Visit the website for an up to date schedule. http://269belle.com.
There probably won’t be a lot of snow during the fall months, but Peek ‘N Peak Resort offers a calendar of events including a fall festival, beautiful autumn scenery, spa, resort hotel with an indoor outdoor pool and much more. Visit www.pknpk.com/.
The area of Chautauqua County located in the southwestern corner of the state is the largest grape growing region. Be sure to check out the new Grape Discovery Center located in
nearby Westfield, N.Y. right in the middle of grape growing country--Lake Erie Concord Grape region. It is where you can get a little taste of what goes into growing grapes and producing grape juice and wine. It is a scenic area any time of year. Visit www.grapediscoverycenter.com/index.html.The area offers many things to do
as well as an array of back roads and scenic areas for leaf cruising. For more information about the area
call 1-866-908-4569 or visit www.tourchautauqua.com.◊
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