SEPTEMBER 11^TH TRIBUTE

By “Louie” Mattachione
As Americans…we have dates and events in our American History that we never seem to forget.  Dates that have come to represent a very important time in our lives!  Dates such as: The Signing of the Declaration of Independence, The End of the American Civil War, The Day Of Infamy – December 7, 1941 – the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, The Martin Luther King March on Washington.  Some 13 years ago…yet another event took place. (more…)

Friends, neighbors, and cousins of Sharon Budd are hosting a silent auction and raffle on Friday, September 19th from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM at the Raintree Country Club in Uniontown. Over 100 baskets will be raffled off with many more items part of the silent auction. Click here for the event flyer and more information.

Congratulations to Mackenzie Meadows for earning Grand Champion honors at the Stark County Fair.  Mackenzie and her horse, Scarlett, competed over three days in the 1st year walk/trot category.  Mackenzie and Scarlett performed in areas of horsemanship, dressage, trails, jumping, barrels, poles, speed and control and cones and barrels to name a few.  Mackenzie has spent many hours working and training her horse, and the hard work paid off.  We are all proud of Mackenzie for her accomplishment!

Perry Township will hold a Bicentennial Parade on Saturday, September 13th to help celebrate 200 years. The parade will kick off at 11 am from Austin Avenue and finish at Perry High School. After the parade, head over to Hartwick Park for everything Oktoberfest! Food and beverages will be available for purchase from vendors. The Perry Adult Boosters will have a concession stand as well. For more details visit www.perrytwp.com.

The Music Shoppe is proud to announce a fundraising benefit concert for Sharon Budd on Saturday, September 13th from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM at the Geisen Haus in North Canton. The fundraiser event will feature performances by the Bob Corlett Trio, Pat Masalko, Henry J. Konczak, Darin & Betsy, Weird Fishes, Dirty Psychic and more!  Click here for an event flyer. 

Superintendent Marty Bowe and Pfeiffer principal Chad Merritt made a splash on Convocation Day in front of the entire Perry staff as they accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Not only did it help in the ALS campaign, but it brought joy to those who witnessed as a great way to ring in the new school year!

Prior to the Perry versus Central Catholic football game, the high school band and the 8th grade band will march down 13th street to Edison Middle School and perform a pregame concert for the community. Following the concert, both bands will march back to the high school and into the stadium. Step off time is set for 5:30 PM on Friday, September 5th.