Newton Falls – The Newton Falls Community Easter Egg Hunt was an absolutely fabulous day with sunny skies just perfect for the kids.
This was the 66th year the hunt has been held, sponsored by the Girl Scouts. Nearly 8,000 eggs were placed, each filled with candy, prizes, or pictures that could be exchanged for prizes. Children were divided into four age groups — from 2 through 10 years of age — with a grand prize in each age group.
The Grand Prize winners were Aubrie Hughlett, daughter of Jeanie Hughlett in the 2-year-old group; JoJo Birchak, daughter of Courtey and Ron Birchak in the 3-4-year old group, Abigail Mattern, daughter of Brandon and Brandy Mattern in the 5-7 year old group; and Serenity Davis, grandaughter of Brenda Moore in the 8-10 year old group.
Workers helping to staff the hunt were Vickie Peace, Brenda Moore, Emalea Moore, Samantha Lewis, Steven White, Ryan Davis, Serenity Davis, Lillian Stiles, Dan Kandiko, Jean Kandiko, Kathy Begeot, Nelson Begeot, Marvin Saylor, Brandon Dobson, Ron Sullivan Jr, Ron Sullivan, Scarlet Bonnets without whose help those thousands of eggs would never get stuffed, Chrissy Roland, and Shara Sullivan, Hunt Coordinator.
Donors giving prizes or money for prizes included American Legion ost #236 Auxiliary, Masonic Lodge #462, Main Moon, St. Mary’s Ladies Guild, Dental Associates, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, First Baptist Church, Dr. Kiefer, American Legion #236, NF Lions, Eric Templeton, James Funeral Home, Falls Fitness, VFW Post #3332, Faces Lounge, Ohio Tax Lady, NF Kiwanis, NF Rotary, VFW #3332 Auxiliary, First Church of God Christian Women’s Connection, Texas Roadhouse, NF Schools ACE union, Subway of NF, Pizza Hut of NF, Carole Rinehart, Advance America, and Chestnut Ridge Church of God.
Thanks to all who donated or helped in any way. This is a huge undertaking and would not be possible without the help and support of the community.
