December '11 | About Stark County

This Santa is the real deal

December 1, 2011

December '11, About Features, On the Cover

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It’s not often you get to sit down and chat with the the big guy himself. Certainly, he’s a busy guy this time of year. But About did just that recently. We had a one-on-one with Santa as he began to gear up for the holiday season. We found him to be as bighearted and sincere as you could imagine Santa Claus to be.

Letter from the Editor: Rock stars, Santa Claus and Christmas Crack(le) | December 2011

Darla Brown

December 1, 2011

December '11, About Biz & Buzz, Letter from the Editor

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Nothing will make you feel like a rock star more than coming home from work to tell the kids you had an interview and photo shoot that day with Santa Claus.

Palatial estate

Lisa Reicosky

December 1, 2011

December '11, About Your Home, Insider's Look, December '11 About Your Home Issue

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Stained glass windows, palatial vaulted ceilings, and imported European lighting are running themes throughout the grey stone estate of Dr. Nash Gabrail and Shelly Rentsch.

Season’s readings | On the bookshelf

Stark County District Library

December 1, 2011

December '11, About Arts & Entertainment, Books

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Get into the spirit of the season with these holiday-themed books

Ho-ho-holiday food!

About Staff

December 1, 2011

December '11, About Food & Dining, Recipes

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When it comes to the holidays, it seems everyone has a favorite recipe or family tradition. Dishes that are a staple on the holiday table and may never be made any other time of year. We asked readers to share their favorite must-have recipes for the holidays.

Wedding spotlight: Meredith and Alex Soduk

About Staff

December 1, 2011

December '11, Hitched, Wedding Spotlight

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Meredith Lemons and Alex Soduk say they were destined to be together. The couple’s paths first crossed while on separate vacations in Mexico. Though they didn’t officially meet at that time, they each were aware of the other group from Canton.

Downtown’s Lucca is worthy of all the talk

Saimi Bergmann

December 1, 2011

December '11, About Food & Dining, Restaurants, Reviews

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It had been a while since I’d had that stop-talking, close-your-eyes, oh-my-goodness reaction to a restaurant dish. I had multiple such reactions at Lucca.

A Community Christmas | Nonprofit spotlight

Denise Sautters

December 1, 2011

December '11, About Life & Style, Nonprofit Spotlight

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Helping others — be it with toys, clothing, or food — is what A Community Christmas is all about. A Community Christmas is a volunteer organization that coordinates the efforts of the community to provide Christmas assistance and eliminate duplication of services for needy individuals and families residing in Stark County.

Entertain like a pro | On the bookshelf

Stark County District Library

December 1, 2011

December '11, About Arts & Entertainment, About Your Home, December '11 About Your Home Issue, Books

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There’s nothing like relaxing in your home for the holidays. Look to these books for ideas for having an amazing gathering.

Monique Cox-Moore | In My Own Words

About Staff

December 1, 2011

December '11, About Life & Style, In My Own Words

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I was raised in a Christian family with a legacy of community service. I use my gifts to help strengthen Stark County’s youth, young professionals and families. My passion and focus is committed to the children, young professionals and families of Stark County.