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You're From North Canton, Ohio, If ...

Have you seen the new Facebook group that sprung up? It aims to connect those who wax nostalgic about their hometown — North Canton

How can Phil Shiltz tell if you're from North Canton? 

He's got a running list, for starters.

Shiltz, the first to post on a new North Canton-oriented Facebook page, said this about those who originate from the Dogwood City:

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  • Richard "Dick" Snyder is your all-time favorite NBA star
  • Jeremiah "Jer" Eck is your favorite architect
  • You remember the ONLY traffic light between Canton and Akron
  • You know at least 10people who helped produce Hoover vacuums
  • Your "Viking" jacket (complete with moth holes) is still your favorite

When we checked Tuesday, only seven people had "liked" the page, but we expect it to grow once North Cantonians learn about it.

But we wanted to take the opportunity to let you know about the new page and also ask you one thing: You know you're from North Canton, Ohio, if ... ?

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