Teaming to make a difference
COLLECTING CENTS – Mackenna McFadden, left, and Shai Swank donated pennies to the Toronto Unit of the Salvation Army as part of the penny drive at Karaffa Middle and S.C Dennis schools. The penny drive is a joint project by the Toronto Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Toronto City School District for make a Difference Day, which was Oct. 24.
-- Mark J. Miller
TORONTO — The city school district and city chamber of commerce have teamed up for a penny drive to benefit the city unit of the Salvation Army. The fundraiser, part of Make a Difference Day on Oct. 24, was co-organized by chamber President Melissa Clark-Tice and Karaffa Middle and S.C. Dennis schools, according to Maureen Taggart, Karaffa principal. “We were contacted by the chamber president,” said Taggart. She wondered if we could partner with the chamber on a penny drive project. “Oct. 19 we sent a notice home to parents announcing we were going to begin the drive Oct. 20,” Taggart continued, noting Oct. 23 would have been the last day. “To encourage the pupils to bring in pennies, the chamber is offering a free pizza party to the homeroom that brings in the most pennies this week. It really has sparked a competition among the classroom. The response has been overwhelming.
» Full StoryFour vie for three board seats in Toronto
TORONTO — Four individuals are seeking three seats on the Toronto City School District’s board on Nov. 3.
Incumbents Kyle Brown, Larry Davidson and Tim Starr will be running once again, as well as city resident Robert Reeve.
District looks for levy support
TORONTO — Toronto City Schools’ Superintendent Fred Burns hopes voters in the Gem City will approve the 5-mill replacement levy that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.
» Full StoryOpinion: Election time next Tuesday
We’ll call this “the election issue.”
And that is right around the corner — next Tuesday, as a matter of fact.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Toronto issues and candidates is in this issue of the Toronto Scen.
Briefs
Garden club cancels park cleanup
The River’s Edge Garden Club’s cleanup of Newburg Landing Park was canceled due to bad weather. Members will schedule final cleanup after the first hard frost.
Opinion: Drivers — Be on lookout for trick-or-treaters
Toronto will celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treat hours from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
City leaders have said the city’s safety forces will be patrolling neighborhoods, helping ensure a safe holiday for children.
Toronto Scene Poll
Will the closure of the Robert Urich interchange be an inconvenience for you?
Bridgeport Elementary Apple Fest
My Gallery
Pictures of Me
Another Day at Olgebay
Harrison Central Division III Region 11
Buckeye Local Regional Quarterfinal vs. Northwest
Bridgeport Division VI Regional Quarterfinal
Martins Ferry Division IV Region 13 Quarterfinals