September 2020 Plain Paper

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VOLUME 12 NUMBER 6

SEPTEMBER, 2020

School is back in session for the 2020-2021 school year! While this year looks a little different, with students learning both in person and from home, we know one thing to be true, if we work together, we can do anything! Thank you to all of the families who sent in photos for #PLSFirstDay! Check out pages 12-15 & 24 to see some first-day pictures!

IN THIS ISSUE CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT PAGE 2 FOOD SERVICE UPDATE PAGE 4 T-MOBILE PARTNERS WITH PLAIN PAGE 7 ATHLETIC UPDATE PAGE 9 EAGLE DASH FUNDRAISER PAGE 19 SOCIAL MEDIA WHERE TO FIND US!

Dear Community, Thank you! I would like to personally thank the entire Plain Local community for your support and encouragement as we opened school in August. Our opening will be remembered for years to come, but we could not have done it without your support and cooperation. As this paper hits your table, we have been in school five full weeks! Everyone in the district is so excited to have students back in hallways and classrooms as a return to some normalcy. As I visit classrooms and buildings, it is great to see smiling faces and laughs from our students.

Even the older students seem to laugh and giggle a little more this fall!

The opening of school has been successful as well due to the countless hours the entire staff has dedicated to the restart. Their work has been amazing and I am proud to work with them each day. I am blessed with a committed and hardworking staff that always put the best interest of students first. The staff in Plain Local are true champions!

We are now planning for the future. The goal is to offer face to face learning five days per week starting the second nine weeks. We continue to evaluate the health of our community and spread of the virus. I will be communicating weekly to ensure everyone has the most relevant information moving forward. All families will continue to have an online option for the second nine weeks. I believe it is important to have options as we manage the pandemic.

This year will continue to change and please understand we are doing our best to manage this new environment. I feel confident we will have another great year in Plain Local. Go Eagles!

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Brent May, Superintendent

CHAMPIONS IN THE COMMUNITY

Plain Local would like to give special recognition to the individuals, groups, teams, and businesses that are champions in our school and community! It has been a difficult road for our community during the global pandemic, but we know that the Plain Local Schools community is going to get through it #together.

Champion 1: Charlotte German, seventh-grade student. Join us in congratulating Charlotte German! Charlotte’s artwork was selected to represent the state of Ohio in an exhibition, called “Building the Movement: America’s Youth Celebrate 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage.” Each state had only one piece selected for the exhibit. Charlotte’s work is called “Hidden in Plain Sight.” Charlotte traveled to Washington D.C. this summer for the opening of the exhibit and was able to meet the first lady. We are so proud of you, Charlotte!

Champion 2: Lonnie VanTyne, instructional aide at Taft Elementary School. Here is what principal Kortney Milford shared about her, “Lonnie is an exceptional member of Team Taft. She has a positive way of looking at everything, and that attitude is contagious! She treats every adult and child with compassion. Her gentle and loving demeanor makes her approachable to all students. She is willing to support our school in whatever way she can! Lonnie is most definitely a Taft Champion!”

Champion 3: Chloe Ingold, Oakwood Middle School. Congratulations to Chloe Ingold for her participation and showmanship in the Stark County Fair. Chloe showed her rabbits and won many ribbons including: #1 Rabbit Showman in her age group for the county, #3 Rabbit Showman in the County (all age groups), and many other individual award ribbons. Chloe is Oakwood’s first feature of this school year on their Eagle Spotlight Bulletin Board in the main hall. Oakwood congratulates Chloe. Way to represent Plain Local!

Champion 4: Kaylee Campanizzi, Avondale Elementary. Mrs. Campanizzi was selected as the Walsh University “Make the Grade” Teacher of the Month for September. She was highlighted in the Canton Repository. Congratulations, Kaylee!

Champion 5: GlenOak Horticulture. The GlenOak Senior Horticulture students completed a very appreciated community service project by landscaping the Oakwood Middle School entrance sign. The seniors are Tasho Abel-Mohr, Brennan McGuire, and Miah Walker-Abbott; taught by Mrs. Tiffany Woods. These students were spotlighted on Fox News 8 – Cleveland’s Own Helping Cleveland’s Own! Congratulations to these seniors for modeling that #together is the way to get the job done!

Charlotte German

Lonnie Vantyne

Chloe Ingold

Kaylee Campanizzi

GlenOak Horticulture

NEW FACES AT PLAIN LOCAL

Darci Knight

Darci Knight joined the Plain Local Schools administrative team in February as the human resources director. Darci is married to Matthew, and they just celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary. They have four children, ranging in ages from seven to 18 and a golden retriever named Daisy. Darci attended Walsh University and Cleveland Marshall College of Law. She began her career at Legal Aid and then worked for the Stark County Prosecutor’s Office. As a former assistant prosecuting attorney, she represented the State of Ohio in the Adult Criminal Division, Juvenile Division and ended her career in the Civil Division with a large focus on litigation and employment law. Darci shared, “All of the employees at Plain Local are very impressive with their willingness to heed the saying ‘all hands-on deck.’ The staff is very dedicated to the community and the students whom they serve. Despite the uniqueness of my first six months during a pandemic, I have enjoyed the challenges and the people.”

Darci Knight can be reached at knightd@plainlocal.org or 330-492-3500.

Victoria Newkirk is not new to Plain Local Schools, but she is serving in a different role this school year. Victoria will be serving as equity and inclusiveness director out of GlenOak High School. Victoria previously worked at Taft Elementary as their community liaison and worked tirelessly to make connections and build relationships with our Taft families and community members. Victoria is going to be focused on our goal of continuously improving the experiences of our students with the goal of equity for all. Victoria will be spending time in all of our buildings getting to know you and your students better. Please welcome her if you see her at your school.

Victoria Newkirk

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Victoria Newkirk can be reached at newkirkv@plainlocal.org or 330-491-3800.

AVONDALE CELEBRATES STORYTELLING SUCCESS! Avondale Elementary students in each classroom are enjoying extra story time this year! Avondale’s librarian, Mrs. Meghan Wolfe, is focused on bringing the art of storytelling to life for her students.

Avondale classroom teachers read aloud to their students daily. Sometimes it’s for a specific educational purpose or standard. Sometimes it’s for enjoyment and entertainment. Mrs. Wolfe is using her assigned time in each room to offer even more time for storytelling.

Mrs. Wolfe visits each classroom every four days for a new round of storytelling. Mrs. Wolfe plans her stories and themes around those “quirky holidays” that seem to pop up daily. She has planned around Teddy Bear’s birthday, National Positive Thinking Day, Talk Like a Pirate Day, and Pepperoni Pizza Day. National Positive Thinking Day was Sept. 13. The following week, Mrs. Wolfe read stories to each class that helped them focus on positive thinking.

For kindergarten and first grade, Mrs. Wolfe read Scaredy Squirrel by MelBack left: Brody Foster, Caleb Pellegrino, and anie Watt. This story taught students how to not worry about little things.

Ayden Thomas enjoy a story from Mrs. Wolfe.

She paired it with a squirrel craft. Second and third graders read The Rain Came Down by David Shannon. She reinforced the theme that positive attitudes are contagious with this story. As an accompanying activity, students wrote three positive affirmations and created some cool bookmarks. Fourth-grade students are enjoying Mrs. Wolfe reading to them from the novel The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.

She helped the students see how the main character, Ivan, is able to use positive thinking to distract himself from his tough situation.

Mrs. Wolfe, who has a background in early childhood education and children’s literature, plans to continue to think outside the box to keep students enjoying story time. She is most excited to help students see connections between their stories and their learning. For example, during the week in which she celebrated the teddy bear’s birthday through stories, she was also able to teach them about former President Theodore Roosevelt, who the teddy bear is named after.

When asked how this new storytelling endeavor was going, Mrs. Wolfe stated, “I was a little hesitant at first, especially with the older kids, but truly kids of all ages really enjoy being read to. Our classroom teachers do a great job sharing literature with their students. I really enjoy extending this opportunity during my time in their rooms. I love choosing books and themes around those ‘quirky holidays’ like Teddy Bear’s birthday, Talk Like a Pirate Day and National Positive Thinking Day.”

RANSOM H. BARR AND HIS LEGACY The Barr Elementary 3/4 Blended classroom was posed a question

by Ms. Williams, “Do you know why your school is named Ransom H. Barr?” Up for the challenge of answering the question, the class researched and wrote about the man their school is named after.

Through their research, the students found out that Ransom H. Barr’s family moved to Plain Township from Boston, Mass., when he was 15 years old. His father, William, purchased 160 acres of land that is now Meadowlake Golf Course but was originally Barr Dairy. The family’s dairy farm was an important part of Plain Township at the time, delivering milk to homes in the area.

As Ransom became an adult, he did many things to help the community. He was a Plain Local Schools board member for a total of 26 Pictured from Left to Right: Malakai Vinson, Alexandra years. In those years, he and the board made important decisions Netro, Isabella Kapalko, and Lane Odegard show off for the schools and students in Plain. In addition to being a board their findings about their school’s namesake. member, Barr was also a member of the Rotary Club and active in his church. In these roles, he worked with other influential members of the community to improve Plain Township.

The students in Mrs. Kelley’s 3/4 Blended class learned that Ransom H. Barr was very passionate about the children and citizens of this area. The history and accomplishments of this amazing man is the reason our school is named in his memory.

The students were thankful to have this opportunity to learn about Ransom H. Barr and full of appreciation for his time on the Plain Local Board of Education, which has impacted the students of Plain Local for the better. The class also wanted to show their appreciation for the current board members by writing thank-you letters, which they turned into a short video, to show their appreciation!

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FRAZER THIRD GRADERS LEARN THE SCIENTIFIC PROCESS

Grade 3 students at Frazer Elementary are learning about the scientific process through small, socially distant science investigations. The purpose of these investigations is to encourage inquiry and discovery. Thus far, they have worked with liquids to build backgrounds as they learn about the three states of matter. In one experiment, they learned about light refraction and water by drawing on a notecard and a plastic bag, then examining how the image on the card disappears when viewed from above. In another experiment on surface tension, students hypothesized how many drops of water can fit on a penny, which is more than you might guess! Such experiments get students thinking before they learn the scientific explanations.

OFFICEMAX AND ITS CUSTOMERS DONATE TO MIDDLEBRANCH ELEMENTARY In June, OfficeMax on The Strip selected Middlebranch Elementary for its 2020 “Back to School” donation drive. As customers throughout the summer shopped at OfficeMax, they were asked to donate to Middlebranch as they checked out. A goal was set for $2,921 to be raised by Sept. 26. As of Sept.

11, more than $2,500 had been donated by hundreds of customers. The donation will go back to purchase supplies for each classroom at Middlebranch, so teachers and students can see an immediate impact.

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Cindy Watko, the general manager of OfficeMax, stopped by Middlebranch to present a gift card to J.R. Easterling. Since 2018, Office Depot/OfficeMax has given more than $1.4million in supplies.

Throughout the year as teachers, parents, and supporters purchase certain items at Office Depot or OfficeMax and provide their school name at checkout, the school will receive 5% credit for free supplies. We are very grateful for OfficeMax, Cindy Watko, and their customers’ effort to help the students and staff at Middlebranch! Thank you!

MIXING THINGS UP AT TAFT!

Taft students are totally engaged as Mrs. Kinsinger, a first-grade teacher at Taft Elementary, demonstrates a science experiment making elephant toothpaste. The first graders moved their classroom outside as they learned about different chemical reactions. At the end of the lesson, Mrs. Kinsinger created a chemical reaction by mixing household cooking ingredients. The kids were astonished to see the bubbling explosion! After the experiment, a Taft firstgrade student said, “I loved learning about science outside. Best. Day. Ever.”

What a FIZZ-tastic experiment!

WORKING OUT AT WARSTLER

Physical education class is always a fan favorite with elementary students!

Amanda Wightman, the new physical education teacher splitting her time between Warstler Elementary and Taft Elementary, is putting a fun spin on physical fitness for students. Miss Wightman is utilizing student choice cross-fit activities shown by video examples. The students are engaged by choosing one of three cartoon characters or superheroes. Behind each character choice is a cross-fit activity that students replicate. The students have been raving about the fun they are having in “gym” class, while sweat is dripping down the side of their face. It is satisfying to have students making the connection between getting exercise and having fun!

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FOOD SERVICE UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE STATE OF OHIO HAS OFFERED A WAIVER TO ALLOW SCHOOLS TO OFFER

FREE MEALS TO ALL STUDENTS

THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT FAMILIES STILL APPLY FOR FREE/REDUCED BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO MEALS YOUR ENROLLMENT MEANS: INCREASED SCHOOL FUNDING GRANT ELIGIBILITY AND MORE! QUESTIONS? EMAIL JENNIFER REX AT REXJ@PLAINLOCAL.ORG

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THE EVANS FAMILY ARE PROUD SUPPORTERS AND RESIDENTS OF OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY IN PLAIN!

TOGETHER, EVEN VIRTUALLY! Eagle Online teachers created opening getting-to-know-you activities for their students to help build relationships even through the screen! Students in Amy Schweizer’s Grade 4 Eagle Online class decorated a bag from home and filled it with items to share with their classmates that told something about themselves.

This helped the students to connect and feel a part of their class! Heather Phillips, a Grade 3 Eagle Online teacher, read the book How Full is Your Bucket to her students to welcome them and reassure them they would get through this new adventure #together. Both the teachers and the students are loving finding unique ways to connect during this new online journey!

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Ms. Phillips reads to her class during the first weeks of Eagle Online, our 100% virtual learning option for students.

What’s in your bag? Mrs. Schweizer gets to know her Eagle Online students.

T-MOBILE PARTNERS WITH PLAIN LOCAL ONCE AGAIN

The Plain Local community is lucky to have many community partnerships, both locally and nationally. One of our national partners is T-Mobile. Our annual “Back to School Bash” event has been sponsored by T-Mobile over the last several years, allowing us to provide Eagle-logoed backpacks and school supplies along with a fun day of events in the Ellisdale community. This year, since we were not able to have an in-person event, T-Mobile showed its kindness and generosity by providing any elementary student in need of a mask with an Eagle logo facemask and lanyard. Even in these difficult times, T-Mobile reached out a helping hand to support students in our schools. Once again T-Mobile has shown its commitment of caring for the Plain Local Schools.

Warstler Elementary student Brooklyn Williams shows her Eagle Pride with her mask courtesy of T-Mobile.

GLENWOOD STUDENT HONOR THOSE FALLEN ON 9/11

Students in Mrs. Shoemaker’s fifth-grade language arts class at Glenwood Intermediate School have been reading the novel Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes. It is the story of a fifth-grade girl who learns how the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001 affected her life 15 years later. In conjunction with an article from SCOPE magazine, students have been learning about the impact of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. To show American pride, and in remembrance of Patriot’s Day, students created agamographs to decorate the hall.

Agamographs create an optical illusion, so that a viewer sees two different pictures depending on the angle that a viewer stands. Mrs. Shoemaker’s students have enjoyed watching their art morph and change as they walk down the hallway, and they take pride in knowing that they are reminding their classmates of the events of Sept. 11.

Glenwood students pose with their 9/11-inspired art.

8TH GRADE STEM IN ACTION

The eighth-grade STEM science students made garbage bag parachutes to help students understand the force that opposes gravity.

After creating the parachutes, students dropped their parachutes off of a ledge overlooking a stairwell. All chutes were dropped at a height of 434 cm and their time in flight was recorded. Each student experienced three trials and then found the average velocity. Students enjoyed the activity and worked together to perfect the performance of their parachutes. Thank you to Beth Waseity, eighth-grade STEM science teacher, for making learning active and fun!

Drivers’ Ed – GlenOak High School

After school Drivers’ Ed classes are postponed for Fall 2020

National Driver Training School-Ohio is offering online Drivers’ Ed courses for students wanting to start Drivers’ Ed now. Course options and enrollment at:

www.NationalDriverTrainingOhio.com Phone: 330 430-9500 NationalDriversEd@gmail.com

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OAKWOOD CHOIRS; MUSIC BEYOND THE MASKS!

Mrs. Bell and the Oakwood Choir are making the most of every class period. During warmer weather, students have been able to go outside and perform many different musical tasks, including fence drumming, singing, and line-dancing on Fridays. When masks make singing tough, there is an opportunity to be creative about how we become better musicians.

The Oakwood Choir is finding every opportunity available to make for a fun and unique year!

HANDS-ON LEARNING AT GLENOAK HIGH SCHOOL

Although this fall has been different for learning, in the chemistry classroom at GlenOak High School students are learning about the same topics they would in a normal year.

During remote instruction days, students are watching video notes on unit conversions and significant figures. Then the students complete practice assignments; these are often setup to let them know instantly whether their answers are correct or not. During face-to-face instruction, students are getting a hands-on look at the lab equipment in order to learn the equipment names and purposes. Students are also beginning to use the equipment to practice measuring. Labs have to run a little differently than in the past, with students working independently at socially distanced stations and wearing gloves to handle any shared lab equipment materials. You can see the results after a student has measured different quantities of red, blue, and yellow-colored water in the graduated cylinders and beakers to make a rainbow.

GLENOAK AND WALSH STUDENTS BECOME “BUDDIES” GlenOak High School students are gaining a one-stop integrated learning approach to grammar, communication skills and building rapport with pre-service teaching students at the collegiate level through their Email Buddies Project.

Students are paired up with a college student majoring in Intervention Specialist Education at Walsh University. The project is two-fold in purpose. The GlenOak students have the opportunity to interact with other students who have already graduated high school, ask questions about transitioning into adulthood from school to the real-world as well as practice the skills they are learning in English class. Walsh students gain practice in building rapport and interacting with students and the teacher in the classroom setting and using technology to gain field experience hours.

Senior student Spencer G. said, “It’s cool; I get to know someone outside of GlenOak and my classes,” when asked what he enjoyed about the Email Buddies Project. Walsh University education student, Alijah D. replied, “I have enjoyed my experience talking with my student, and I look forward to talking with him again! Since I am planning to be a teacher and work with students with learning needs in the future, it has been fun as well as informative for me to get to know him as a student and as more than just a student in the classroom.” Walsh students also interact with their GlenOak buddies via Google Meet so they can talk virtually. All in all, the experience has been exciting for all those involved!

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A MESSAGE FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

I would like to thank the Plain Local community for an outstanding start to the fall athletic season. Our student-athletes, coaches, and parents have done an incredible job following all of the health guidelines required to allow our programs to compete. The support you have provided is second to none, and it is greatly appreciated by all of us here in Plain Local. Sports have provided us all an opportunity to return to some type of normalcy, and we look forward to the Federal League and State Tournaments that are rapidly approaching.

Go Eagles!

Scott Garcia Plain Local Schools Athletic Director

PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOLS

TICKET PROCEDURES HomeTown Ticketing has been named the official ticketing partner of GlenOak High School Athletics. This partnership will give GlenOak High School the ability to sell tickets for athletic events online, as well as, provide additional security and reporting capabilities for the GlenOak staff to utilize.

Parents will go to www.glenoakathletics.org and click on the Tickets link in the upper right hand corner of the screen to purchase tickets for each event. No tickets will be sold at the gate.

Our ticket distribution is based on 15% of our total capacity in each venue.

Away ticket procedures will vary at each individual school.

Varsity Football COST: $7.00 General Admission (plus fee) • Players, Band Members, and Cheerleaders will be provided an opportunity to purchase 3 tickets for each home football game.

• The Student ID number for each team member will be the unique code to access your tickets.

Volleyball COST: $6.00 General Admission (plus fee) • Players will be provided an opportunity to purchase 4 tickets for each home volleyball game.

• The Student ID number for each team member will be the unique code to access your tickets.

Boys & Girls Soccer COST: $6.00 General Admission (plus fee) • Players will be provided an opportunity to purchase 6 tickets for each home soccer game.

Freshman Football COST: $3.00 General Admission (plus fee) • Players will be provided an opportunity to purchase 6 tickets for each home freshman football game.

Oakwood Middle School Volleyball

Oakwood Middle School Football

COST: $3.00 General Admission (plus fee)

COST: $3.00 General Admission (plus fee)

• Players will be provided an opportunity to purchase 4 tickets volleyball game.

• Players will be provided an opportunity to purchase 6 tickets for each home middle school football game.

The ticket office will be open for any questions or problems Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Questions? Call 330-491-3878

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VARSITY FOOTBALL LIVESTREAM

Thank you to the GlenOak Video Production program under the direction of Josh Branch for volunteering their time to livestream all of the home GlenOak High School varsity football games.

You can tune in live on the GOHS Video Production YouTube channel at youtube.com/ GOHSVideoProduction or visit their page to catch replays.

Important warning: Please be aware of any links you are clicking to view livestream events. Only click links from trusted sites.

KICK OR TREAT! E-SPORTS SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Sign up for our very first “Plain Township Kick or Treat E-Sports Parks Cup” to take place Halloween Weekend (Oct. 30-Nov. 1)!

Register online at www.teamsideline.com/ plaintownship. Registration Opens Sept. 15.

Registration Closes Oct. 25, 2020. There will be two brackets: ages 13-17, and ages 18 and over. Top finishers will earn prizes. Follow us on Facebook @ plaintownship and on Twitter @plaintwp as well as our website www.plaintownship.com for more details.

PLAIN TOWNSHIP PARKS 2020 INDOOR SOCCER SESSION 1 LEAGUES Rec K-6: Registration Opens: Aug. 1, 2020. Registration Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020. Dates: 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/2020, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23/2021. Cost: $82.50 1st child, $71.50 2nd child, $66.00 for 3rd child and above. One-time coaching discount $55.00 to volunteer coach. Register at www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship U10: Registration Opens: Aug. 1, 2020. Registration Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020. Dates: 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/2020, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23/2021. Cost: $600.00 per team. Register at www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship U12: Registration Opens: Aug. 1, 2020. Registration Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020. Dates: 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/2020, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23/2021. Cost: $600.00 per team. Register at www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship HS Girls: Registration Opens: Aug. 1, 2020. Registration Deadline: Nov. 8, 2020. Dates: 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/2020, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/2021. Cost: $660.00 per team. Register at www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship Men’s: Registration Opens: Aug. 1, 2020. Registration Deadline: Oct. 25, 2020. Dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/2020, 1/3, 1/10/2021. Cost: $660.00 per team. Register at www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship Rec 7-8: Registration Opens: Aug. 1, 2020. Registration Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020. Dates: 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2020, 1/4/21, 1/11/21. Cost: $82.50 1st child. $71.50 2nd child, $66.00 for 3rd child and above. One-time coaching discount $55.00 to volunteer coach. Register at www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship U14: Registration Opens: Aug. 1, 2020. Registration Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020. Dates: 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2020, 1/4/21, 1/11/21 . Cost: $600.00 per team. Register at www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship HS Rec: Registration Opens Aug. 1, 2020. Registration Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020. Dates: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/2020, 1/5/21, 1/12, 1/19/2021. Cost: $660.00 per team. Register at www. teamsideline.com/plaintownship HS Coed: Registration Opens: Aug. 1, 2020. Registration Deadline: Nov. 8, 2020. Dates: 11/11-11/12, 11/18-11/19, 12/2-12/3, 12/9-12/10, 12/16-12/17/2020, 1/6-1/7, 1/13-1/14, 1/20- 1/21, 1/27-1/28, 2/3-2/4/2021. Cost: $660.00 per team. Register at www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship Adult Coed: Registration Opens: Aug. 1, 2020. Registration Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020. Dates: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2020, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2021. Cost: $660.00 per team. Register at www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship

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PLAIN TOWNSHIP E-SPORTS LEAGUES Sign up for our first session of E-Sports Leagues! Registration for our Plain Township E-Sports Football, Soccer, Hockey and Basketball Leagues will open Sept. 15, 2020 at www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship. Registration closes Nov. 1. Register for an eight-week session with two games per week and a tournament included. Top finishers will earn prizes. Follow us on Facebook @plaintownship and Twitter @plaintwp as well as our website www.plaintownship.com for more details.

PLAIN TOWNSHIP’S SALUTE TO VETERANS GOES DRIVE-THROUGH DURING PANDEMIC The Plain Township Board of Trustees, along with the Plain Township Parks Department, will be hosting our community’s sixth annual Salute to Veterans event on Nov. 11, 2020. Salute to Veterans is a celebration honoring our Veterans in Stark County. In these uncertain times, given the environment surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will look a bit different. In that vein, we are happy to announce we will again be thanking veterans that day with a “drive through” meal and a video loop playing at Central Fire Station located at 1742 Schneider Street NE, Canton, 44721, across from GlenOak High School. The event will take place from 11 a.m.1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. The first 300 veterans and their families who come through the line will be served. Please pull in on the east side of the station and wrap around the building to the back of the parking lot. Meals will be handed through vehicle windows by volunteers and cars will exit through the back gate into the Veterans Park where they can exit back onto Schneider Street, park and walk or watch a video from the comfort of the vehicle that explains the meaning of the day and monuments in the park by the groups each represents. Event goers are always welcome to view the monuments on the hillside at their convenience.

Partners for the event include First Energy/Ohio Edison, Davey Tree Expert Tree Company, Starbucks at Washington Square, Drug Mart at Oakwood Square, Operation Flags of Freedom, Plain Township and its Parks and Fire Departments. While we realize the event is not the traditional format and atmosphere we have all become so fond of, we still believe it is right to take time and thank all of those who have sacrificed at home and abroad for the very freedoms we all are able to enjoy.

We look forward to seeing all veterans on Nov. 11, 2020, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Central Fire Station as we serve the first 300 people to drive through and say thanks to our veterans and their families, all of whom have made significant sacrifice for all of us.

2020 PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD MEMBERS AND MEETINGS

Eugene M. Cazantzes President Term: 2020-2023 h: 330-456-5787

Dr. Ambrose Perduk, Jr. Vice-President Term: 2018-2021 h: 330-904-4620

Monica Rose Gwin Term: 2020-2023 c: 330-417-5208

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BOARD OF EDUCATION DATES 2020 MEETING DATES: Oct. 27 – Administration Office

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720 MARKET PRESENTS NEW EVENT AT OAKWOOD SQUARE! Introducing SidestreetMKTS “SATURDAYS AT THE SQUARE” — a series of side street markets at Oakwood Square Plaza (brought to you by the creators of 720 Market).

When: Saturday, Sept. 19, Saturday, Sept. 26, Saturday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 10 Enjoy open-air, market-style shopping at the newly renovated Oakwood Square Plaza. Shop local, tented vendors and food trucks in greenspace and explore restaurants and breweries in the plaza! (Royal Docks Foeder House + Kitchen, The Bistro of Oakwood, Tlaquepaque, Gionino’s and – coming soon – Shale Brewery!) Look for a rotating mix of local handmade and homegrown vendors.

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COLLEGE PLANNING MADE EASY IN TODAY’S REMOTE ENVIRONMENT, SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS.

SUBMITTED BY CINDY DENG, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK It’s no secret that planning for college is different this year and, perhaps, for the foreseeable future. Still, you can be your own champion during these uncertain times.

As the world continues to do its part to flatten the curve of COVID-19, college and university personnel have transitioned their services into remote or alternative models. This includes remote college courses and extracurricular activities, along with virtual campus tours and events.

While virtual services offer a chance for students to comfortably explore and research their college options remotely, there are opportunities to safely tour a campus in person – even in your own hometown! A 2019 survey from the University of California-Los Angeles found that more than half of the 97,000 polled students indicated that a campus visit was a “very important” factor in choosing their school.

I couldn’t agree more!

As an admissions counselor at Stark County’s only public university, students are often pleasantly surprised by the glimpse of student life and campus facilities that exist here, down the road from where they grew up. This is their Hometown University, where they can fully complete their bachelor’s degree at a fraction of the cost.

Whether it is done virtually or in person, college planning doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience – if you begin now.

Here’s an easy way to help you prioritize your own college planning to-do’s while meeting all of the important deadlines: Financial Aid: Apply beginning Oct. 1. No matter what type of college you’re planning to attend, it is highly encouraged you take the time to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). After all, it is a determining factor for aid of all types, including grants, loans, and even scholarships. The amount of aid awarded depends upon financial need, the cost to attend your chosen university, and more. It’s free to complete, so why not?

Get a head start on your college planning with free, upcoming virtual events!

IN-PERSON CAMPUS TOURS* Offered every Monday and Friday at 9 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m.

Student Services Office, Kent State University at Stark RSVP for a spot at www.kent.edu/ stark/campus-tours. *A virtual tour is also available at that link. Schedule a one-to-one admissions appointment or chime

Choices: Narrow down your college choices by Halloween.

Start today by searching the internet for any college or university that may pique your interest. I encourage you to create a list of the top five to 10 things that are most important to you.

These values could include a university that is close to home, affordable, offers incredible degree programs and student involvement opportunities. Then, check out a virtual or in-person campus tour, speak to an admissions counselor, and/or navigate the university’s website. Doing so will help you narrow down your choices and identify your true fit.

Admission: Apply online by Thanksgiving. Admissions applications for prospective students are generally due at that time, unless the desired college has an open-enrollment policy. I always tell students that submitting an admissions application is a fail-safe plan. It’s not until a student enrolls (upon acceptance) and has a class schedule that they are committed to said college or university.

Scholarships: Apply by Presidents Day. The earlier you submit an admissions application, the sooner you’ll find out whether you are eligible for merit-based or new freshman scholarships.

But don’t stop there! You can also apply for national and local scholarships. Check with your high school, county, city, your parent/guardians, or your employer to discover if opportunities exist and when scholarship applications are due. If it’s only going to take, at most, an hour of your day to submit a scholarship essay to increase your chances for free money to cover some — if not all — of the cost of your education then it’s worth your time!

Registration: May begin around St. Patrick’s Day. If you followed these steps, you should have received a decision letter about your admission status. If you were accepted at an institution, generally class registration for your first college semester will begin around the springtime. The respective institution will be in touch about your full enrollment.

That’s it! All of this can easily be done in the comfort of your own home.

And as a friendly reminder, you do not have to do this alone.

Your guidance counselor, your family, and even folks at the college or university you’re considering, are there to help you through every step. And, of course, my virtual door is always open.

You’ve got this!

Cindy Deng is an admissions counselor at Kent State University at Stark. You can reach her at cdeng@kent.edu or 330-244-3238.

in during virtual drop-in hours to meet with an admissions counselor for more information or discuss your potential future at Kent State Stark. Please note that all meetings will be held virtually or by phone.

VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID NIGHT 6-7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 8 Please contact Heather Zapolnik at zapolnikh@plainlocal.org for more information.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY PREVIEW DAY* Friday, Oct. 23 Please contact Cindy Deng at cdeng@kent.edu for more information. *This campus preview day is catered for those looking to discover a career in music production and audio recording.

Kent State University at Stark offers a robust four-year curriculum in music technology.

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PLAIN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY UPDATE Submitted by Cindy Guest

Plain Township Historical Society Board of Directors Historical Society Celebrates 15 Years As I write this article for the “Plain Paper,” I reread the last article we wrote in December 2019. It was an interesting look at what we thought our 15th year of operation was going to look like. We were excited to celebrate our 15th anniversary with a party and other events. Our society was on a roll. We met a couple of our financial goals. We started a fundraiser to grow our endowment.

Our ancestry.com database of families grew to 325,000 names. We were making community contacts to gather information to share new stories and fortify existing ones. We were making plans for our eighth publication, and then COVID-19 became a new reality. While we are all struggling and adapting to this new normal, this has given our society time to stop, breathe, and assess out how we can continue to contribute to our community. We are focusing on our strengths, which are research and writing. I am encouraged since rereading the December 2019 article of how much we stayed true to our vision of 2020 and adapted to meet that vision. A big thanks to the community for your continued support. Without you, we would not be able to write about our history.

Publication Announcement We are excited to announce our eighth publication series “Exploring Plain Township – Piecing the Puzzle Together.” This series explores Plain Township by examining something that took place in each section of the 36 square miles of historic Plain Township. Each booklet also includes puzzles, an activity, and a field trip idea to help support the topic. Another feature is that each booklet has a puzzle piece that can be cut out and colored.

When all 36 puzzle pieces are assembled, you make a map of Plain Township showing where each piece of history happened. We designed this series so that families, individuals, and schools can “explore” and interact with the history around them. We launched the first unit in this series on Labor Day, and others will be released over the next several months. So, stay tuned for those releases. Thanks to funds set aside in the Rover Pipeline Grant, we are making this publication available as a free download from our website, www.preservingplaintwp. org (under Publications), and our Facebook page. Download your free copy and enjoy your time “Exploring Plain Township!”

Collaboration Opportunity In May 2020, we were given the opportunity to create a collaboration between the Historic Ridgewood Neighborhood, McKinley Presidential Library and Museum/ Stark County Historical Society, and ourselves to update information on the Ridgewood Neighborhood. This project spans updating Ridgewood’s website and the “History of Ridgewood” publication. This is a great opportunity for all involved and the collaboration allows each of us to bring our strengths to the table to help preserve a piece of our communities history. The website portion of this project is completed, and we are now researching information for the updates to the publication.

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Donation Drive-Through On Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, there will be a drive-through donation day for information on the Historic Ridgewood Neighborhood. This is a collaboration between Historic Ridgewood, the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, and the Plain Township Historical Society. We are looking for information to help us preserve and update this piece of our history.

On that day, we plan to collect any information you may wish to share to update the Ridgewood history. Given the current state of health considerations, the information will be handled on a drive-through basis. In order to best organize the day, save you time and adhere to COVID-19 guidelines, simply drive by the McKinley Museum. We will come to your car to retrieve your information and provide you with the proper paperwork. Once items are brought to the museum, they will be placed in a queue to be recorded. Your original items will be returned to you later once recorded or copied. You may also donate these items as appropriate to the Museum Archives. Past Ridgewood residents and friends are welcome to participate as well. All information gathered from this event will be shared by Historic Ridgewood, McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, and the Plain Township Historical Society to help preserve and share the history of Ridgewood. The contributions shared by our Ridgewood friends will be used in our updated history publication and become part of our online information archive dedicated to Ridgewood’s history.

Historical Society Fundraiser Looking for a way to enjoy a fall evening? Come join the Plain Township Historical Society in partnership with McDonald’s for our sixth annual fundraiser. This will be at the McDonald’s located at 6302 Market Ave. N (across from Walsh University) on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 4-7 p.m. Due to COVID-19, there is no dine-in option.

You can either order inside to go or go through the drivethrough. We hope you cruise over to McDonald’s and help support our organization.

Historical Society Want List: • Middlebranch High School Yearbooks – 1955, 1957 • Glenwood High School Yearbooks – 1964 • GlenOak High School Yearbooks – 1981, 1990, 1992, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 to present • Yearbooks from the middle and grade schools • Oakwood High School Newspapers • Glenwood High School Newspapers • GlenOak High School Newspapers • Newspapers from the middle and grade schools • Grade school and middle school class photos Contact: Email: preservingplaintwp@gmail.com Facebook: Facebook.com/PlainTownshipHistoricalSociety Website: preservingplaintwp.org Phone: 330-224-2660

STARK PARKS OFFERS MORE THAN JUST GREAT VIEWS

This year has made us all feel separated, but with more people hitting the trails and visiting parks, we feel more connected to our community than ever. As the season changes and the leaves begin to fall, we hope Stark Parks can continue to provide spaces to get outside and make memories with your family. From outdoor exploration to interesting virtual programs, we’re your place for safe, on-your-own and guided adventures.

Visit StarkParks.com for park and trail news, seasonal programming, and more ways to explore.

GUIDED LEARNING: VIRTUAL WILDLIFE PROGRAMS

Hey parents! Are you looking for educational opportunities beyond the classroom for your kids? Stark Parks has created a unique way you can safely connect with naturalists as they host virtual programs with our live animal ambassadors! Log in to learn all about exciting native animals like owls, fox, skunks, bats, snakes, and more! Each program is about 30 minutes long and is presented via Zoom. Registration is required and will provide access to each program’s meeting ID number. Visit the Event Calendar tab at StarkParks.com for a full list of upcoming virtual wildlife programs!

Speaking of wildlife, Plain Local School parents of kindergarteners through fourth graders can expect to hear about Stark Parks as we virtually visit your young Golden Eagles! Throughout the fall semester, your teachers and our naturalists are partnering up to present Plain Local students with nature-based distance learning. We look forward to continued connection and education!

PARK & TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS: LOOKING FORWARD

Maintaining park spaces, trail surfaces, and facilities around Stark County is a top priority for Stark Parks. Serving the community and providing users with the best possible experience is at the forefront of our mission. While the majority of our trails are composed of crushed limestone, areas of frequent washout or erosion are identified and resurfaced as needed with asphalt and limestone.

Stark Parks has identified the following trail and access sections as priorities for asphalt work, pending budget: • Sippo Lake Park-North trail connection to playground and Exploration Gateway shelter • Hoover Trail, west of Hoover High School and behind the Sanctuary Clubhouse • Towpath Trail, Lake Lucerne area and south of Lock 4

Stark Parks has identified the following trail and access sections as priorities for chip and seal work, pending budget: • Petros Lake Park, shelter to Petros Loop Trail • Middle Branch Trail, various sections on the Schneider Loop at Veterans Park • Sippo Lake Park-East, Sippo Lake Trail near Arrowbrook St. • Mahoning Valley Trail, Gaskill to Union Ave. • West Branch Trail, 12th St. to Harrison Ave.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT MALONE UNIVERSITY Malone University’s Virtual Discover Day on Oct. 12 aims to give prospective students and their families insight into the life of a Malone student. From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., participants can join the admissions overview via Google Hangouts to learn more about how the Pendle Hill Pledge prepares students for meaningful careers and lives. This online event also includes a financial aid session, Malone student panel, faculty Q&A, and a guided virtual tour. Campus visits are designed to help high schoolers determine if Malone will be a good fit for their needs, and Virtual Discover Day is an interactive opportunity to see the character of the Malone community in action. Register online to secure a spot and receive a participation link at malone.edu/visit.

PLAIN LOCAL FOUNDATION TO HOST EAGLE DASH

Attention Plain Local Parents! The Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Association want to support our teachers, staff, and students as we always have, so we came up with a way to raise money while still having fun! The EAGLE DASH is a COVID-safe fundraiser that will take place on Oct. 3, 2020, from 4-7 p.m. The event will raise funds for Star Grants for teachers, the Little Eagle Program for incoming kindergarten students, scholarships for graduating seniors, and provide funding for many more programs and initiatives funded by the Plain Local Schools Foundation.

Who is ready to have some fun while raising money to support our teachers, staff, students, and families of Plain Local? If you are not able to attend the event, you may still make a donation.

Visit thedashrace.com/eagle to sign up or to donate to the Eagle Dash. This is a COVID-safe, fun event for the entire family!

FALL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

In following the Responsible Restart Ohio guidelines for Performing Arts Theaters, Oakwood Middle School and GlenOak High School are happy to announce their fall performance schedule. Concerts will take place following the guidelines of seating only 15% of the theater capacity and taking into account the health and safety guidelines as prescribed by the Stark County Health Department. Specific ticket information and concert guidelines along with concert times will be sent to families of the students prior to each performance. Tickets are limited to the families of the students performing.

Oakwood Concert Schedule Strings 7th Grade - December 7 8th Grade - December 8 Band 7th Grade - December 1 8th Grade - December 3 Select Choir December 9 Dance Winter Showcase Performance December 8

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GOHS Concert Schedule

Concert Band - December 10

Strings Symphonic Winds - December 2 Concert Orchestra - December 2

Theater A Night Under the Stars on the Piazza - October 27

Choir Notables/Mixed Choir December 16 Drifters/Chorale/Concert Choir December 17

Dance Winter Showcase Performance December 8 Plain Local Schools Foundation Ballet: Mary Poppins January 15-16

Band Marching Band Stadium Concert October 13 Jazz Band on the Piazza October 20

C&A SERVING OUR COMMUNITY AMID PANDEMIC

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (C&A) is starting its third year serving the Plain Local community at GlenOak High School. At the start of this school year, many school-aged children may be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, behavioral, and/or emotional issues due to COVID-19 or systematic racism.

C&A is here to serve each child and family providing short-term or long-term strategies to help children and families heal and be a stronger, more cohesive unit. The services C&A offers are school and office-based. C&A has school-based providers in each Plain Local School building. These school-based providers offer consultation services to students to meet and help children in the moment that he/she is struggling with an anxiety, behavioral, or emotional issue. C&A counselors are able to provide services when an after-school appointment may not meet the family’s schedule. Clinicians are also available to offer services in the evening as well.

C&A offers the following services to clients: case management, diagnostic assessment, dialectical behavioral therapy, early childhood consultation and treatment, fetal alcohol evaluations, individual and family therapy, intensive home-based services, multisystemic therapy and multisystemic therapy for problem sexual behavior, parenting skills development, peer mentoring services, prevention and consultation services, psychiatric evaluation/medication management, sexual inappropriate behavioral remediation, substance abuse treatment services, transitional age youth services, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed day treatment.

Additionally, C&A is able to see clients for the following concerns: anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, bullying, court/legal involvement, depression/mood disorders, disruptive behaviors, divorce/separation/loss, emotional regulation/anger management, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, LGBTQ, opposition and conduct disorders, parent/child relationships issues, psychotic, school difficulties, self-injured behaviors, sexual behavioral problems, social/relationship issues, substance use/abuse, suicidal ideation (non-crisis), and trauma – physical abuse, sexual abuse bereavement, grief and loss.

If you are need of any of these services, please contact C&A at our Plain Community Office at 330-470-4061.

STARK COUNTY YOUTH LED PREVENTION

Stark County Youth Led Prevention (SCYLP) started out as an initiative of Stark Mental Health Addiction & Recovery (StarkMHAR). In late fall of 2019, this program was turned over to C&A. SCYLP is a youth-led, adult-guided leadership development group focusing on promoting and celebrating healthy lifestyles. The collaboration was created to empower students to impact their schools, neighborhood, and communities. SCYLP is looking for youth who want to make a positive impact on the world around them.

Youth ages 14 to 20 are eligible to participate in SCYLP. These young people are interested in living a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle and are enthusiastic, responsible, and motivated.

The organization has set group goals to organize youth-led events, create community projects and resources, advocate for a more positive Stark County, participate in community events and rallies, and encourage and empower peers.

The benefits for youth are plentiful. The program looks great on a resume or college application and young members will develop leadership skills. The program also counts toward volunteer hours, creates a safe space for socialization with like-minded peers, and promotes positive mental health and self-care.

The school and community benefit when youth encourage each other to live a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle and build a positive atmosphere reflected at home and in the classroom.

SCYLP meets every other Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m. Currently, the meetings are in C&A’s Plain office, but location changes may be found on C&A’s website at www.childandadolescent.org or social media (@starkyouthled on Instagram and @SCYLP on Twitter). Youth and facilitators enjoy a complimentary dinner, spending time with peers and collaborate on youth initiative projects. For more information, contact Hannah Cowie or Marissa Cooney at scylp@childandadolescent.org.

FRAZER FIERCE FEMALES

The Frazer Fierce Females kicked off their 3rd year of empowering 4th-grade girls through their mission of “Learn, Lead and Love.” 4th-grade girls at Frazer Elementary meet during their lunch to hear from influential speakers and work on community service projects. Under the direction of their teachers Maggie O’Brian and Jessy Tsoufiou, the Fierce Females recently worked on thank you notes for the Plain Local Schools Administration. In the notes, they thanked them for opening schools safely and allowing them to see their friends again! We can’t wait to see what these girls accomplish this year!

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VIRTUAL EVENTS OCTOBER 2020 Visit StarkLibrary.org for details.

Virtual Story Time & More Thursdays Oct 1, 8 | 11–11:30 am Wednesdays Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 | 6:30–7 pm Facebook Live Ohio Digital Library Basics Navigating the ODL Site Thursday, Oct 1 | 2–3 pm Your library card is the key to online resources including ebooks, audiobooks, eMagazines, and much more. Join us for this online event to learn the ins and outs of the Ohio Digital Library website.

Sneak Peak: Quiver 3D Coloring Monday, Oct 5 | 6–6:30 pm Facebook and YouTube What’s Under Your Google Drive Tuesday, Oct 6 | 2–3 pm Join us online with Zoom and learn about the free software options in a Google account. Options include Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Slides, and more. A Google (gmail) account is recommended for this class.

Meet Author Alan Hlad Book Club and Discussion Wednesday, Oct 14 | 6–7 pm Join us virtually as Local author Alan Hlad discusses his debut novel, The Long Flight Home. The book focuses on homing pigeons used by the British during WWII. Reserve your copy at starklibrary.org Zoom Intro to Shutterfly Creating Memories Thursday, Oct 15 | 2–3 pm Join us online and learn how to create an online photo album to share with family and friends or create and purchase a hardbound photo album.

Zoom Quilt Block of the Month: Pumpkin Block Tuesday, Oct 20 | 2–4 pm Discover the joy of quilting while learning to piece together and sew a Pumpkin quilt block. First 15 registrants/participants can receive a kit upon request. Confident Beginner skills.

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe Thursday, Oct 22 | 6–7 pm Enjoy an eerie evening as the stories and poetry of legendary writer Edgar Allan Poe come to life with Poe impersonator, Jim Knight.

Saturday Sewing Café Curtains Saturday, Oct 10 | 10–11 am

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Join us on YouTube for this month’s Sewing Saturday: Cafe Curtains. In this class you will learn create cafe style curtains for any room in your home.

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Materials needed: 2 yards of 45” fabric (fabric yardage is based on size of window), Window Measurements, Ruler, Iron & Ironing surface, Sewing Machine

The Middlebranch Elementary PTO wanted their littlest learners to start school strong!

They decorated the sidewalks outside of Middlebranch leading up to the school so their Kindergarten students would see positive messages during their staggered start August 31 and September 1.

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Cricut Crafting Saturday, Oct 24 | 10–10:30 am Family History Month Speaker Sunny Morton: Genealogy Giants Saturday, Oct 24 | 2–2:30 pm Comparing the three big databases and how to use them.

Word I Basics Tuesday, Oct 27 | 6–7 pm Word is one of the building blocks for developing and expanding your Office skills. Join us on Zoom and begin learning the basics of creating a document.

For more information and events visit StarkLibrary.org.

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