Honoring Loved Ones

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Coterie learns about

MUC’s green living

Coterie’s 116th year commenced when

Meetings Honoring Loved Ones

President Sandra Giese welcomed 32

members and two guests Oct. 8 at the Alli- Milestones

ance Country Club. Table centerpieces fea-

tured eco-friendly biodegradable pots with

tall bear grass surrounded by grape and ship grant from the Ohio Fraternal Con-

English ivy wreathes, green Kermit mums gress. Gruszecki reported the UCT summer

and clusters of edible grapes. baseball team did well and read a thank-

Giese introduced Pat Heddleston, vice you card to the council for sponsoring their

president of business affairs and treasurer team. Six new and reinstated members

at Mount Union College, and Blaine Lewis, were added to the Alliance Council dur-

physical plant director. Their PowerPoint ing the summer months. The Supreme

presentation, “Sustainability at Mount Council of Ohio extended congratulations

Union,” detailed Mount Union College’s Polly Smith,

to Nathan Dawn and Wade A Fox for their president of

commitment to green initiatives at the cam- 50-year membership in UCT.

pus. the Alliance

The next regular meeting of the local

Heddleston said he has been aware of council will be at 6 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Commu-

campus progress for several years and Anthony’s. Call Secretary/Treasurer Ed nity Hospital

has focused on sustainability in meet- Ackley at 330-823-9611 for reservations. Auxiliary,

ing present needs without compromising and the

future progress. “With global warming and Rev. Dave

climate changes in the last 100 years, we Sebring Class of 1958 meets Hostetler,

have transformed from an agricultural to auxiliary

an industrial society,” he said. “There’s a Fifteen class members and spouses met

need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels at Perkins on Oct. 4 for a fun time of visit-

member,

and develop renewal energy (wind, solar, ing. The picnic for 2010 was discussed. show trees

geothermal). We encourage everyone at All class members and spouses are invit- to be added

Mount Union to recycle when possible, con- ed to come to the next meeting at 7 p.m. to display

serve energy and develop our curriculum to on Nov. 1 at Perkins, which is located at cases, along

help educate students on becoming more the corner of U.S. Route 62 and Johnson with names

carbon-neutral. A 15-member green task Road. of loved

force in cooperation with city officials helps ones hon-

us build and maintain our facilities more ored for the

efficiently.” Country Music USA to Memory

Blaine Lewis explained how the Gart- visit Canton Nov. 1 Tree of Lights

ner Welcome Center has been on LEED

(Leadership in Energy and Environmental fundraiser.

Buckeye Country Music Association pres- Hostetler

Design) certified building standards. Green ents Country Music USA from 2 to 4:30

features incorporated into the college’s made the

p.m. Nov. 1 at Mayfield Senior Center, trees last

newest building include a geothermal 3825 13th St. S.W., Canton.

well field, higher-performing insulation, Entertainment will be Jerry Rouse and

year.

energy-efficient windows, low-flow lava- The Roustabouts. Ralph White will be

tory fixtures, individual thermal control and emcee. Review Photos/Gayle Agnew

occupancy sensors for lighting, and more The evening includes dancing, dessert

efficient mechanical and electrical systems.

LEED standards will help to save money on

utilities, and savings can be reinvested in

and door prizes.

Cost of admission is $2. Children 12 ACH Auxiliary begins 21st annual

and under are free. Hold onto your admis-

other projects. Lewis and Heddleston also

spoke about the McPherson Athletic Center

and showed how solar panels and natural

sion ticket for door prizes. All proceeds go

to Buckeye Country Music and Mayfield Memory Tree of Lights fundraiser

Senior Center.

lighting will reduce future energy costs. By SHANNON HARSH available. There are currently 117 members,

Change is constant, and Mount Union Col- The Review including an 18-member Board of Trustees.

lege is helping our future, one generation Elks Auxiliary welcomes Anyone may join for a $5 annual membership

With the Christmas season just around the fee and get involved in the fundraising efforts.

at a time. They are using hybrid vehicles,

compact fluorescent bulbs, green cleaning guest speaker corner, Alliance Community Hospital Aux- “It’s of the utmost importance (to the hos-

products, recycling food waste, using native iliary is once again offering the public an pital),” Moore said of the auxiliary. “They

The Ladies Auxiliary to the B.P Elks

.O. opportunity to honor a loved one, as well help would really miss us if we weren’t here.”

plants and locally-supplied building mate- the hospital, during its annual Memory Tree Moore explained that each year, depart-

rials whenever possible. Members were No. 467 held its meeting at the lodge on of Lights fundraiser. ment heads put together a wish list of things

given recycled paper stationery, pens and Oct. 5. President JoAnne Burr opened the “It is a way of commem- they need. On a rotat-

eco-friendly purple grocery bags. meeting by welcoming the ladies of the orating living relatives and ing basis, the auxiliary

Giese thanked the speakers for an inter- Salem Auxiliary. The group of ladies sang friends, and deceased rela- members help meet

esting and informative program. Marlene the opening ode, “America.” They were tives and friends — really as many needs as they

Admonius invited members to the next accompanied by organist Donna Dawson. anybody,” said Diana Run- can. “Of course we

meeting Thursday at the Alliance Woman’s They did the Pledge of Allegiance, and ciman-Moore, chairman of can’t honor all of them

Club. Jean Webster lead the prayer. Sue Willism the Tree of Lights Com- because we get a lot,

read the minutes from the Sept. 21 meet- mittee. “Some people even but we go through and

A business meeting concluded the pre- pick a different depart-

ing. Burr announced that the sign the aux- honor their animals, their

sentation. pets — they put in a contri- ment each year so that

iliary helped purchase for the lodge was in bution for them, so that’s everybody’s covered

the rotunda for everyone to see. Beth Bell nice.” before we start over

Union Ave. UMW learn reported on the card party. She said it was The fundraiser, which again,” she said. “We try

so nice to see 78 ladies together playing

about mission to St. Croix cards and visiting. She thanked her “won-

is in its 21st year, involves

three levels of donations.

to pick up the equip-

ment that we think is

derfully pleasant” committee. For a $10 donation, a most necessary at that

The general meeting of the Union Ave- The program was given by Dorsey Ney light will be illuminated in time and what would be

nue United Methodist Women was held at owner of Healthy Heart and Andrea’s Gar- a loved one’s name on a the most benefit.”

the church on Oct. 6. den. Ney introduced the ladies to yoga in freshly cut Christmas tree In 2009, the wish

President Carol Danford welcomed a chair. The ladies enjoyed their stretching that will be set up out- list contained more

everyone and led in repeating the purpose side the building in front than $30,000 worth of

workout, cool down and the relaxation of the cafeteria. For a $25- equipment for several

of UMW. techniques that Ney put them through.

Devotions were given by Anna Cowen $49 donation, a name will departments. Moore

Ney was pleased to see what good bal- be displayed in a hospital said it is often a wide

from “The Only Thing” by Henri Nouman. ance the majority of the ladies had. She display case for the month range, and this year’s

The theme of the devotions was “Listen- loves looking out at her group when they of December, along with included everything

ing.” are standing tall and breathing from their a silver tree. For $50, the A closeup of the trees that will from chairs and CDs

During the short business meeting, diaphrams. name will be displayed be used in the Alliance Commu- to make patients’ waits

announcements were made of upcoming

events and pecan sales.

Ney talked about her restaurant, with a gold tree. The small

wooden trees were made

comfortable, to

nity Hospital Auxiliary’s annual more GlideScope that

the

Andrea’s Garden, which is right next door

Correspondence was read from several by Rev. David Hostetler, Memory Tree of Light. has already helped save

to her store. Breakfast is served from 8 to an auxiliary member, last lives in the emergency

organizations asking for donations. 11 a.m. Some menu selections are break-

Betty McVicker gave the treasurer’s year. department.

fast sandwiches, omelettes and flapjacks. The names of those honored will be dis- The auxiliary also helped raise money to

report. Homemade soups and salads are served

Alice Cromwell introduced Marty Cash played in the lobby and read during a 7:30 fund half of the price of a shuttle car, as well as

from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Paper menus were p.m. Memory Tree of Lights ceremony on the monthly salary of the driver, and donated

Burless, Mount Union College chaplain, handed out to the ladies. Dec. 7 in the hospital’s cafe. The reception $75,000 for the construction of the Women’s

who gave the program. With the use of The social committee that prepared and will include a program featuring “Voices of the Imaging Center. It has also made a donation

slides, she gave a very interesting review served a fall feast for the ladies consisted Civil War. of $250,000 to go towards a new Hospice unit

of the college mission trip to St. Croix and of Joyce Addams, Bell, Beth Bugara, Burr, Moore said the holiday fundraiser, which at ACH to be added during the next building

the Virgin Islands in March 2008. Louise Davis, Clara Fasone, Dorothy Haid- has helped raise a lot of money over the years, phase.

The island economy depends on three has not done as well the last couple years. To help raise money for such donations,

et and Jane Murphy. The feast was sloppy “Economic times are hard. But we thought the auxiliary relies heavily on sales in the

things: rum, oil refinery and tourism. Most joes, sloppy hot chicken sandwiches, chips,

of the island necessities are imported. if we can get more people, even if they give a Gift Shop and Eatery Snack Shop. It also

pumpkin and apple pie. Door prizes were smaller contribution, then it would be good,” holds frequent vendor sales in addition to the

There are some locally-grown vegetables, awarded, and one of the Salem sisters she added. Memory Tree of Lights fundraiser.

and goats are the main source of meat won the 50/50. The next meeting of the The ACH auxiliary has been around for To participate in the fundraiser or for more

and by-product. Auxiliary will be Nov. 2 at the lodge. more than 75 years as a way to promote the information about the auxiliary, call Moore at

The mission group was welcomed by the hospital, get information out to the public 330-935-2945, Jan Anderson at 330-875-8635 or

Kimble family, who now live in St. Croix and raise funds to help improve the services Roger Pritchard at 330-584-6152.

and are former members of UAMC. Washington Township

The next meeting will be at 1 p.m. Nov.

3 at Copeland Oaks. pupils reunite

The hostess for the evening was the Beth

Ferrell Circle. Approximately 55 people met recently

National study puts Mercy in nation’s top

at Salem United Methodist Church for the

33rd reunion of the Washington Township

five percent for coronary intervention

UCT 261 gathers one- and two-room school students.

In its 12th annual Hospi-

tal Quality in America study,

recipient of the HealthGrades

2010 Coronary Intervention

in Stark County for cardiac

surgery, cardiology and PCI

Dwight Brugger gave the invocation prior HealthGrades — the nation’s Excellence Award for the sec- (angioplasty).

Senior counselor Sarah Wagmiller con- to the 1 p.m. casserole dinner. A short busi- leading independent health ond year in a row. Mercy president and CEO

ducted the regular monthly dinner meet- ness meeting followed the dinner. Wilda care ratings organization Mercy’s other notable Tom Cecconi believes Health-

ing when the Alliance Council 261 of the McCallum read the minutes of the 2008 — finds Mercy Medical Cen- achievements in the latest Grades’ findings reflect the

United Commercial Travelers of America reunion. Then, a few had jokes to tell, after ter to be among the top five HealthGrades report include commitment of medical center

met at Anthony’s restaurant recently. There which visiting was the order of the day. percent of U.S. hospitals for three five-star ratings for physicians, staff and employ-

were 13 members present from the Alli- The committee to organize the 2010 coronary intervention; one of coronary bypass surgery, cor- ees to consistent delivery of

ance Council and four members from the reunion to be held on Oct. 3 at the same the top 10 in Ohio for overall onary interventional proce- quality patient care, as well as

Salem Council No. 590. cardiac services; and best in dures for four years in a row Mercy’s investments in tech-

location will be Carl Adams, Jerry Aufrance, Stark County for overall car- (2007-2010) and treatment of nology, which are intended to

Richard Gruszecki reported that Darcie McCallum, Carolyn Caskey, Calvin Ray, Ron diac care. heart attacks for two years in make health care safer and

Pagrusco was awarded a $500 scholar- Lafever and Cecil Craven. As a result, Mercy is the a row (2009-2010); and best more effective.