June 2011 Action Newsletter

Zing in the City | June 29Come downtown on Wednesday,June 29, for some red, whiteand blue music under the twi-light’s last gleaming at Zing inthe City! This FREE spectacularsummer symphony performanceis sure to have you waving your flag!

Prepare to take an amaZING Patriotic Adventure with theCanton Symphony Orchestra under the direction of assistantconductor Matthew Brown! You’ll be proud to be an Americanwith moving performances of 1812 Overture, The Stars andStripes Forever, America the Beautiful and the Star SpangledBanner. Theatre-style concession snacks will be on sale formunching.

The Star-Spangled Spectacular begins at 8 p.m. and a dazzlingarray of bombs bursting in air will kick off at 10 p.m., presented

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Stir After Hours 5

HOFEF Queen & Court 6

HOFEF Playbook & Pins 7

HOFEF Committee Chairs 8-9

Leadership Summer Kids 10

Best of Stark County 11

Business Excellence Wrap Up 12

AultCare Fast Break Breakfast 13

ystark! CEO Meet&Eat 15

Membership Golf Outing 15

Twenty Under 40! Winners 16-19

Legislative Breakfast 20

Safety Council Luncheon 21

Ohio BWC Premium Rebate 22

SCSC Banquet Recap 23

New Members 24

BizBitz 25

June Calendar 27

Celebrate with a star-spangledspectacular in downtown Canton

Get down at the BLUES FEST, now in its 10th year!Canton Blues Fest | June 10 & 11

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Some truly sensation-al rhythm and blues

will be rolling intodowntown Canton

this June for theannual Canton Blues

Fest. This two-day affair –celebrating 10 years of rocking

and rolling in 2011 - boasts majormusic on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June11. The FREE outdoor summer jam is happeningin downtown Canton with incredible headlinersMichael Burks and Ronnie Baker Brooks,and music all day from noon to 10:30 p.m.! Visit CantonBluesFest.com for more details, afull lineup of performances and tips on howyou can get the best views of the stage.

Guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Michael “IronMan” Burks stands tall as a major contemporaryblues figure. With a nickname earned by his

hours-long, intenselyphysical performances,fearsome guitar attack,tough, smoky vocals andthe thousands of mileslogged behind the wheelof his touring van, Burksis a modern blues hero.Nobody in today’s blues

world successfully bridges searing electric guitarblues with unbridled rock and roll energy likeBurks.

Chicago guitar-heroRonnie Baker Brooksputs his own special twiston blues-rock, a twistthat involves enliveningthe genre with deep soul,modern hip-hop vocals(continued on page two)

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June 2011 • Vol. XLIII • No. 6

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and funk rhythms. He draws on thechoppy, hip-shaking rhythms of funk, theemotional truth of soul and the forceful-ness of rock to bring a distinctive dimen-sion to his groundbreaking sound.

Boogie woogie your way downtown,kickback with a refreshing, ice cold drink, delicious midway fare, super cooltunes and great friends, and enjoy thebest outdoor music festival north ofMemphis! Want the best seats in town?Buy a two-day Blues Fest VIP Passonline for $75 and take advantage ofFREE food, beer and incredible viewsof the stage.

Visit CantonBluesFest.com for VIP ticketsand a full list of festival performers,including special guest stars TinsleyEllis and The Rusty Wright Band!

Blues-lover to chair Canton Blues Fest for the fifth consecutive yearBob Bowers, president of Absolute PostProductions, Inc., a visual media produc-

tion company in Canton, will serve aschairman of the Canton Blues Fest forthe fifth year. His love of jazz and bluesbegan at age seven, when he first beganto learn to play the trumpet. His passiondrove him to study throughout highschool and ultimately at The Ohio StateUniversity, where he played with TheOhio State Jazz Band and did a summertour with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Inaddition to his duties in overseeing theplanning of the incredible two-day musicfestival, he is also “blues master” for thefourth program year of Blues in Schools.

Bowers is joined by a dedicated commit-tee of long-time volunteers, includingTimothy Bagley, Bud Buxton, RobertMurphy, Diana North, Floyd Oryzak,Angela Parker, Jeff Poulos, MatthewRegimball, Phil Sonner and Vicky Sterling.

Thank you to our sponsors: Presented by:

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E X E C U T I V E C O M M I T T E EChairman of the Board - George W. LemonRetired President, Technical Products Group

Sr. Vice Chairman - Rick L. HainesAultCare

Vice Chairman - Karen BrennemanHall, Kistler & Company LLP

Vice Chairman - Philip D. FracassaThe Timken Company

Vice Chairman - Kevin KampmanThe Repository

Treasurer - D. William AllenPro Football Hall of Fame

Immediate Past ChairmanThomas E. Cecconi

Mercy Medical Center

President & CEO - Dennis P. SaunierCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Corporate Secretary - Steven J. KatzCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

Michael S. ArmbresterMarathon Petroleum Co. LLC

Brian BeldenThe Belden Brick Company

Timothy M. Burke, Jr.FirstMerit

William R. CookChase N.A.

Darryl J. DillenbackDNS Insurance, Inc.

Mark FleinerRolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems

Jerry GilinDiebold Inc.

Greg HarbertCharterOne Bank

Jason F. HauptKrugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths &

Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

Jan HeinMorris Office Environments

Terrance L. JonesMulti-Development

Services of Stark County

Geoff KarcherThe Karcher Group

Tim MaloneyCanton Chair Rental

Rick McQueenAkron-Canton Airport

John A. Murphy, Jr.Day Ketterer Ltd.

Alan RodriguezJülz by Alan Rodriguez and

Rodriguez’s House of Stones

Mark J. SamolczykStark Community Foundation

William C. ShiversHuntington Bank

Paul E. SiegfriedSiegfried Enterprises Inc.

Randolph L. SnowBlack, McCuskey,

Souers & Arbaugh LPA

Alice C. StephensThe Employment Source

Walter F. Wagor, Ph.D.Kent State University at Stark

David M. WheelerAEP Ohio

Mike WilliamsStark Metropolitan Housing Authority

Thank you to our ADVANTAGE CANTON funding partners: AEP Ohio,

AultCare, Aultman Health Foundation, Charter One Bank,

Chase Bank, Chesapeake Energy, The City of Canton, Diebold, Inc.,

Dominion East Ohio, Fifth Third Bank, FirstMerit Bank,

Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company, Huntington Bank, KeyBank,

Mercy Medical Center, NEOUCOM, PNC and The Timken Company.

by Schulman Zimmerman & Associates.Come downtown early to save yourseats and enjoy all of the pre-showactivities from 5 - 7 p.m., with otherpatriotic celebrations happening at 7p.m., including a Salute to our Soldiers,presented by Gasser Fine Jewelers.Have little ones? Bring them down forcrafts and make-and-take activities, orstroll along the “artists’ row” whileenjoying in-crowd entertainmentfrom clowns, magicians and other performers!

The amaZING Patriotic Adventure ishappening in downtown Canton alongMarket Ave. N between Third andFourth Sts. NW in the Kresge Green and surrounding area.

Visit www.ZingintheCity.com formore information and a full scheduleof the evening’s festivities.

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Thank you to our sponsors:

About Fannie May: Through the years, FannieMay developed candies that went on to becomefavorites that were often the center of many fami-ly and holiday traditions. That same commitmentto the quality of recipes continues today, withmost of the same ingredients coming from thesame suppliers for many years now. Quality hasalways been the driving force behind the makingof Fannie May chocolates. Fannie May stands byall its products and for over 90 years has providedhigh quality gourmet chocolates with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

About Harry London: Through humble begin-nings, where ideas are strong and passion runsthrough every thought one has, Harry Londoncreated a small kitchen in his home. This wouldbe just the beginning of where the finest chocolates in the world would be created.Through the years, his family traditions andrecipes are still held to exceptional standards,for only the purest ingredients are used.

In May of 2006, Fannie May and Harry Londonjoined the 1-800-Flowers.com family of brands.

Tuesday, June 145:30 to 7:30 p.m.Harry London Candies5353 Lauby Road in North CantonCost: $5RSVP by June 12

Stirring up the sweetest things at JUNE STIR AFTER HOURS


June’s Stir After Hours is as sweet as they come. Join us Tuesday, June 14, at Harry LondonCandies & Fannie May in North Canton.

Come and get your treat on and take the largest visitor tour in the Midwest, featuringmore than 500 varieties of chocolate and gourmet candies. The joint facility producesnine million pounds of chocolate each year, so you’re guaranteed to taste the finestchocolates and confections while you network with businesses of all sizes!

Enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks from 356th Fighter Group and enter for a chance towin some fabulous chocolate filled gift baskets!

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Erin Shipbaugh reigns as 2011 Enshrinement Festival Queen, seven court members announced

Erin Shipbaugh, 22, of Rochester, Ohio,was crowned the 2011 Pro Football Hallof Fame Enshrinement Festival Queenfrom a field of 56 contestants. The 2011Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageantwas held Thursday, May 5, at The CantonPalace Theatre in downtown Canton.Contestants were judged on the basis ofpersonality, poise, beauty, communica-tion skills, academic achievement andservice to community.

Seven Court members also were select-ed, including Brooke Catazaro, 20, ofMassillon, Ohio, Kee’Auna Cherry, 21,of Canton, Ohio, Lauren Cheviron, 18,of Canton, Ohio, Ebonie Parks, 20, ofCanton, Ohio, Cecelia Ramsey, 18, ofNorth Canton, Ohio, Shanice Robinson,18, of Canton, Ohio, and Haley Smith, 18,of Massillon, Ohio.

Shipbaugh, the daughter of Joe andKim Shipbaugh, is a graduate of MinervaHigh School and Ohio University and iscurrently attending Notre Dame College.Catazaro, the daughter of Bob Catazaroand Kathy Catazaro-Perry, is a graduateof Perry High School and attends WalshUniversity. Cherry, the daughter of TonyaFontes, is a graduate of GlenOak HighSchool and attends Kent State University.Cheviron, the daughter of Dennis andClaudia Cheviron, will graduate fromCanton South High School and willattend Walsh University. Parks, thedaughter of Nelson Parks and TracyCurtis, is a graduate of GlenOak High

School and attends Kent State University.Ramsey, the daughter of Kent and TamRamsey, is a graduate of Hoover HighSchool and attends David LipscombUniversity. Robinson, the daughter ofStephanie Robinson, will graduate fromMcKinley High School and will attendSpelman College. Smith, the daughter ofTimothy Smith and Jeanne McNeal, willgraduate from Perry High School andwill attend The Ohio State University.

Kayleigh Kriss, mid-day personality andFM music director of WHBC Mix 94.1, andRon Ponder, host of Points to Ponder onNews-Talk 1480 WHBC, were masters ofceremonies, and Tonya Hodgson Stuck,Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageantevent manager, was choreographer.Robert Timken, 2011 general chairmanof the Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival’s Canton RegionalChamber committees, assisted withcrowning the new queen and sevencourt members. The Bob Hill Quartet,singer/songwriter Julie Hufstetler andthe Green High School Dance Teamprovided entertainment throughout the Pageant.

Judges for the event included ShellyHaugh, senior corporate communica-tions consultant, AEP Ohio; TerranceJones, executive director, Multi-Development Services of Stark County;Tammy Owens, executive assistant,Pro Football Hall of Fame; and CandyWallace, community volunteer and 2011

Enshrinement Festival General ViceChairman of the Canton RegionalChamber committees.

Kara Abbott, 2011 Queen Pageant chair-man, vice chairman Crystal McLendon,and the members of the QueenCommittee will work with EnshrinementFestival staff to coordinate all activitiesrelating to the Queen and Court duringtheir service as goodwill ambassadorsand positive role models throughout thesummer via participation in a wide rangeof community service projects.

At the Enshrinees Dinner, the Court willserve as escorts to the 2011 Class ofEnshrinees, including defensive endRichard Dent, running back MarshallFaulk, linebacker Chris Hanburger, line-backer Les Richter, contributor Ed Sabol,cornerback Deion Sanders and tight endShannon Sharpe. Further, the Queen andCourt will represent the community at allEnshrinement Festival activities, happen-ing from Thursday, July 28 throughTuesday, Aug. 9.

Lauren Cheviron, Ebonie Parks, Brooke Catazaro, Erin Shipbaugh (Queen), Haley Smith,Shanice Robinson, Kee’Auna Cherry, Cecelia Ramsey

2011 Enshrinement FestivalQueen Erin Shipbaugh

In 2011, the Pro Football Hall of Fameand Enshrinement Festival will markthe 48th anniversary of honoring thelegends of professional football. Theworld-renowned Enshrinement Festivalcelebrates the annual Enshrinementof football players, coaches and contributors. With the addition of this year’s class, the Enshrinees in the Pro Football Hall of Fame total 267.

All the excitement of this “One of a KindCelebration” and a complete schedule ofevents are captured in the 2011“Official Playbook” of the Pro FootballHall of Fame Enshrinement Festival.Individuals, area businesses and organi-zations are encouraged to pick up thiscomprehensive brochure at the CantonRegional Chamber of Commerce to dis-tribute to family, friends, customers andclients. It is also available throughout thecommunity at:

• Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum• Canton and Massillon Auto Clubs• Tourist Information Center

on Fulton Road• Visitors’ Information Center

at Akron-Canton Airport

The brochure is referred to as the OfficialPlaybook because it contains compre-

hensive information about each of the 18 events comprising the 2011Enshrinement Festival, highlights the2011 Class of Enshrinees – RichardDent, Marshall Faulk, Chris Hanburger,Les Richter, Ed Sabol, Deion Sanders,and Shannon Sharpe – and outlinesdetails of the Future 50 Project, the $27million expansion and renovation at thePro Football Hall of Fame, which will becompleted in time for the 50th anniver-sary of the Hall and EnshrinementFestival in 2013.

Continuing a tradition first started in1977, the 2011 commemorative pinsare also currently available, designatingthe 2011 Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival as a “One of aKind Celebration!”

While this year’s pin is only $4, it couldbe worth much more for some luckycustomers. Thanks to the generosity ofAuntie Anne’s Pretzels, each 2011 pincomes in an envelope with a pin prizeentry form.

GRAND PRIZES include: $300 inAmerican Express gift cards fromCharterOne Bank; commemorative itemfrom the Pro Football Hall of Fame;complete car detailing service fromSure-Fit Auto Care Center; 10 three-footparty subs from J & K Subway (valid inStark County); one-year supply of Pepsiproducts from The Pepsi BeverageCompany; and a pizza-per-month forone year from Pizza Hut. In addition tothese prizes, the pin envelope includescoupons from various businesses forfood and entertainment discounts.

Entry forms must be completed andreturned to the Canton RegionalChamber offices by 5 p.m. on Friday,August 12, 2011. Mailed entries receivedSaturday, August 13, or later are not eligible.

Winners will be drawn and announcedon News-Talk 1480 WHBC AM onTuesday, August 16, between 7 and 8a.m. No purchase is necessary to win. Fora complete list of rules and regulationsor to request an entry form, contact theEnshrinement Festival office at (330)456-7253. For Enshrinement Festival ticket and event information, visitwww.profootballhofef.com.

The current and many past year’s pinscan be purchased at the EnshrinementFestival office at the Canton RegionalChamber of Commerce, 222 MarketAvenue North, along with a variety ofother souvenirs and gift items, includinggolf shirts, t-shirts and caps. These itemswill also be available for purchase at allEnshrinement Festival events.

ABOUT THE ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL

In 2011, the Pro Football Hall of Fameand Enshrinement Festival will markthe 48th anniversary of honoring thelegends of professional football, whichincludes conducting a world-renownedfestival celebrating the annual enshrine-ment of football players, coaches andcontributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The collaborative efforts of this leadership team, combined with theprofessional staffs at the Chamber ofCommerce and the Pro Football Hall ofFame, and the dedicated team of morethan 4,200 volunteers, will ensure thesuccess of 18 unique events from July 28– Aug. 9, 2011. The Enshrinement Festivalactivities, attended by nearly 700,000people, are expected to produce an economic impact of over $30 million for the Canton/Stark County area andnearly $54 million for the State of Ohio.In addition, millions will experienceaspects of the Enshrinement Festival as events are televised and covered byother media.

For the complete schedule of events,ticket information, and the latest news,check the Web sites periodically:www.profootballhofef.com orwww.profootballhof.com.

Enshrinement Festival Official Playbooks and Pins now available


The Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival department ofCanton Regional Chamber of Commerceand the Pro Football Hall of Fame havenamed the following key committeechairs: Tim Jones, Hospitality;Todd Stover, Security; Jim Evans,Transportation; and Chip Conde,Drum Corps International Competition.

Jones is vice-president of operations forSlesnick Iron &Metal and a graduate ofJackson HighSchool and TheOhio StateUniversity.A veteran on the Hospitality

Committee, he has been a member for26 years and served as vice-chairman forthe last seven, with 2011 being his firstyear as chairman. He also volunteers forthe Stefanie Spielman Fund and theBuckeye Cruise for Cancer and is a mem-ber of the board of the Friends of theChildren’s Network. He and wife Tiffanyhave two children, Jordan and Logan.

The Hospitality Committee coordinatespost-banquet receptions and several pri-vate receptions as well as the fan appre-ciation events at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Enshrinement and NFL/Hallof Fame Game days. Assisting Jones ascommittee vice chairman is Tim Theiss.

Stover is a staff business analyst for OhioEdison/PennPower, and this willbe his 32nd yearserving on the Hallof Fame SecurityCommittee. Hewas named vicechairman in 2001,and is now serving

his third year as chairman. He is a past-president and chairman of the Jackson-Belden Jaycees, past chairman of ParishCouncil of Saints Philip & James Church,and is a member of the Edison Men’sClub, Knights of Columbus #11037 andNorth Canton Elks #2029. Stover and

wife Shelly are the proud parents of Kyle and Lauren.

The committee is responsible for securi-ty at the events sponsored by the ProFootball Hall of Fame, including aThursday night reception, Friday nightreception following the EnshrineesDinner, Sunday Brunch, Enshrinementceremony, NFL/Hall of Fame Game andTailgate reception, Hall of Fame auto-graph sessions and other Hall of Fameprivate events. As chairman, Stover andhis vice chairmen, Joel Chenevey andJim Dehnke, will work closely with theCanton Police, Jackson Township Police,Stark County Sheriff’s Deputies, StateHighway Patrol and other Hall of Famecommittees.

Evans has beennamed ProFootball Hall ofFameTransportationchairman for the11th year. Seniortechnology analystfor BridgestoneAmericas BusinessTechnologies, he isa 27-year veteran

of the committee, which is responsiblefor providing transportation for theEnshrinees, presenters and other specialguests. Many of the Hall’s guests willarrive on the Thursday preceding theEnshrinement, and will not leave untilafter the NFL/Hall of Fame Game. Evansand his wife Diane are the parents of oneson.

The massive details of providing trans-portation will be addressed by a teameffort led by Evans and his vice chairmenJoe Andoloro and Bob Vero.

Conde, officemanager forStrategy One, Inc.,has offered hisenthusiasm as avolunteer fornumerousEnshrinementFestival commit-tees, and previous-ly chaired theEnshrinees

GameDay Roundtable and Concert &Fireworks committees. A graduate ofCanton Lincoln High School andUniversity of Mount Union, he is a board member of Canton Palace TheatreAssociation, Lincoln High School AlumniAssociation, Friends of the Children’sNetwork, and Canton Marathon. Hebelongs to the Spanish-American Center, Canton Preservation Society andMcKinley Library & Museum. He and wifeKathy proudly claim one four-leggedfamily member named Molly.

Assisting Conde with this family-orient-ed event is vice chairman Marcas Miles.Drum Corps International Competitiontickets are available at (330) 458-2048;at-the-gate ticket prices are slightlyincreased, so purchase now! The show issponsored by the Enshrinement Festivalin partnership with the Canton BluecoatsDrum and Bugle Corps and will be heldat Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadiumon Tues., Aug. 9. Competing againstCanton’s own Bluecoats will be some ofthe nation’s top-ranked corps, including(in alphabetical order): Blue Knights from Denver, Colo.; Boston Crusadersfrom Boston, Mass.; The Cadets fromAllentown, Pa.; Crossmen from SanAntonio, Texas; Phantom Regiment fromRockford, Ill; Santa Clara Vanguard fromSanta Clara, Calif.; and Troopers fromCasper, Wyo. These corps will be at thepeak of their performance just one weekaway from the international champi-onships to be held in Indianapolis.


Enshrinement Festival announces key committee chairmenHOSPITALITY • SECURITY • TRANSPORTATION • DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Jim Evans

Tim Jones

Chip Conde

Todd Stover


The Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival departmentof the Canton Regional Chamber ofCommerce and the Pro Football Hall ofFame have named the following keycommittee chairs: Pat Fallot, Concert &Fireworks, Daniel Reusser, 2-Mile and 5-Mile Races, and Guy Ruda,Enshrinement.

Fallot, a graduateof Malvern HighSchool, serves theCity of Louisvilleas its Mayor and isalso a substitutebus driver forOsnaburg LocalSchool District.She is director of the LouisvilleCommunity Choir

and president of Washington RuritanClub, past Ohio District Ruritan Governor,master of Magnolia range LouisvilleEagles, graduate of Leadership StarkCounty and member of Julliard Boardand Farm Bureau.

Fallot, vice chairman Mike King, andtheir team will be attending to the manydetails involved with this event, whichsignals the dynamic kick off to 18 eventsover nearly two weeks for the enjoymentof 700,000 people. Activities are plannedfor Thursday, July 28, at the CornerstoneSquare area in the vicinity of TuscarawasStreet and Walnut Avenue and will beginat 6 p.m. with food and family fun,including face painting, balloon artists,costumed characters and crafts for thekids. Musical entertainment on theFishers Foods’ stage will include theMalone University Singers and perennialfavorite True Blue band. The festivitieswill conclude with an incrediblepyrotechnic display by Zambelli - “theFirst Family of Fireworks” - launched from

the CornerstoneSquare parkingdeck at approxi-mately 10 p.m.

Reusser is a long-time member of theRace Committee,with this being hissecond and final

year as chairman. He is an avid runnerwho is passionate about the benefits ofphysical fitness. A broker with SchauerGroup, Inc., he is involved in severalEnshrinement Festival activities including the Jackson-Belden FoodFest & Fireworks Committee. He and wife Karen have one daughter and one granddaughter.

Cash and/or other prizes will be awardedto top finishers in the 2-Mile and 5-Mileevents, and both serious and recreation-al runners are welcome to participate.There will be no race-day registration,so please register online now atwww.bit.ly/2011races.

Vice chairman Chris Milcetich is assist-ing Reusser in planning the activitiesscheduled for Sunday, July 31, that willinclude the seventh annual free, 400-meter, Kids Fun Run. The Kids Fun Run,for youngsters six and under, whereeveryone is a winner, has costumed characters race with the kids to the finish line. In addition to the traditional2-Mile and 5-Mile Races, this year will mark the second annual 5-MileCompetitive Walk in which walkers mustbe able to maintain an 18-minute pace,and prizes will be awarded to the topthree finishers in this division. All racesfinish at the steps of the Pro FootballHall of Fame, offering great photoopportunities and the chance to visit the museum.

Ruda, a sales associate for R. Z.Marketing Group,is serving his 11th year as chairman of theEnshrinementCommittee.He previouslyserved 18 years asa member of thecommittee, as well

as three years as chairman of the formerNFL Experience Committee. Ruda and hiswife Gail are the proud parents of Davidand Danielle.

Ruda and his team of volunteers prepare the facilities and programmingfor staging, seating and logistics of theEnshrinement program. Assisting himwill be co-vice chairmen Terry Coynefor planning and Dave McRoberts forfacilities. The Enshrinement for the Classof 2011 football greats will be heldSaturday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. at FawcettStadium. The stellar Class of Enshrineesincludes defensive end Richard Dent,running back Marshall Faulk, linebackerChris Hanburger, linebacker LesRichter, contributor Ed Sabol,cornerback Deion Sanders, and tight end Shannon Sharpe.

For a complete schedule of events,ticket information and the latest news,check the web sites periodically:www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com

Enshrinement Festival announces key committee chairsCONCERT & FIREWORKS • 2-MILE AND 5-MILE RACES • ENSHRINEMENT

Pat Fallot

Guy Ruda

Daniel Reusser

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The Stark Community Foundation’s SummerTime Kids providescharitable grants of $500 to $2,000 to imaginative and uniquesummer programs, with an emphasis on character and com-munity service. The 2011 process was guided by volunteersfrom the current Leadership Stark County Signature Class, whowere charged with reviewing applications and awarding grantdollars.

“It was astounding to see the number of grassroots organiza-tions that aim to provide positive growth experiences for children living in Stark County. I was honored to be a part ofthe decision-making process that provides summer programsstriving to foster character development and cultivate a community service experience for at-risk youth,” saidLeadership Stark County Signature Class member Jennifer H.McNemar, the director of accounting and financial reportingfor Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.

Leadership Stark County class members became involved inthe SummerTime Kids grants project through the AssetBuilding Day portion of the Signature Program. Class membersmust plan and participate in a small group project in answer toneeds identified by community members. Thirty-five grantswere awarded to local non-profits, grass-roots neighborhoodgroups, churches, and schools for camping, field trips, educa-tion, leadership programs, sports and arts, among many others.

Members of the SummerTime Kids Grants project group are:

Bryant Bartolone, Manager, State & Local Tax,The Timken CompanyJulie Bland, Outreach Program Coordinator, The CorporateUniversity Kent State University at StarkWilliam Burgess, Public Information Officer, Stark CountyDepartment of Job and Family ServicesCynthia Dutton, Administrator, Altercare of Alliance

Domenic Ferrante, Vice President, SoL Harrisday ArchitectureTracy Jeffries, Development Director, Junior Achievement ofEast Central OhioMichael Lemon, Account Executive, AultcareGlen Maurer, Operations Manager, Vasco Asphalt CompanyJennifer McNemar, Director, Accounting and FinancialReporting, Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.Jackie Pollard, Director of Clinical Services, Mental Health &Recovery Services BoardLaurie Porter, Executive Director, Interfaith Child Development CenterTerry Smith, Compliance Auditor, Aultman Health FoundationSteven Strawbridge Jr., Vice President Merchandising &Licensing, Pro Football Hall of FameBarbara Yingling, Assistant VP Nursing (Assistant ChiefNursing Officer), Mercy Medical Center

LEADERSHIP STARK COUNTY teams up with the Stark CommunityFoundation to award $76,762 for summer youth programs


The dust has settled and the community has spoken andselected whom they deem the BEST OF STARK COUNTYin a host of categories! In 2007, the Canton•Stark CountyConvention & Visitors’ Bureau created the Best of Stark CountyAwards in an effort to raise local awareness about the impor-tance of tourism in our communities. This year over 4,000 localresidents cast their votes for the Best of Stark County.

The awards were announced live at the Annual TourismAwards Luncheon, which was held May 13 at LakesideBanquet & Meeting Center in Navarre. Tourism professionals,local dignitaries and media were on hand to hear theannouncements and to celebrate tourism in Stark County.The Canton•Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau wouldlike to congratulate all of the winners and finalists. They areas follows:

BEST FAMILY ATTRACTIONWINNER: Pro Football Hall of FameFinalists-Clay’s Park Resort, McKinley Presidential Library &Museum and Stark Parks

BEST PUBLIC GOLF COURSEWinner: Tam O’ Shanter Golf CourseFinalists-The Legends of Massillon, the Quarry Golf Club andthe Sanctuary Golf Club

BEST PERFORMANCE ARTWinner: North Canton PlayhouseFinalists- Canton Ballet, Canton Symphony and Player’s GuildTheatre

BEST ART MUSEUM OR GALLERYWinner: Canton Museum of ArtFinalists- 2nd April Galerie, Massillon Museum and the JosephSaxton Gallery of Photography

BEST HISTORIC SITEWinner: The McKinley MonumentFinalists-Five Oaks/ Massillon Woman’s Club, Hoover HistoricalCenter and National First Ladies Library.

BEST LARGE EVENT/FESTIVALWinner: Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement FestivalFinalists: the Alliance Carnation Festival, Canton Blues Festivaland the Stark County Fair

BEST SMALL EVENT/FESTIVALWinner: First FridayFinalists- Italian American Festival, North Canton Main St.Festival and Olde Canal Days.

THE BEST FLAVORS OF STARK COUNTY(THIS CATEGORY IS SO LARGE THAT THE TOP THREE FLA-VORS OF STARK COUNTY ARE HONORED) Winners for the Best Flavors of Stark County for 2011 are:Grinder’s Above & Beyond, Taggart’s Ice Cream Parlor andHeggy’s Nut Shop.Finalists- Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro, Milk & Honey andPizza Oven.

BEST MUSEUMWinner: McKinley Presidential Library & MuseumFinalists-Canton Museum of Art, Massillon Museum and ProFootball Hall of Fame

BEST OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL SITE OR PARKWinner: Sippo Lake/ Stark ParksFinalists-Clay’s Park Resort, Price Park/ North Canton Parks andthe Wilderness Center

BEST HOTELWinner: McKinley Grand HotelFinalists- Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn and Suites andthe Inn at Amish Door

BEST BED & BREAKFASTWinner: Quail’s Covey Bed and BreakfastFinalists- Canal House Bed and Breakfast, Dolley MadisonHouse and Fieldcrest of North Canton

BEST CAMPGROUNDWinner: Clay’s Park ResortFinalists- Baylor Beach Park, Bear Creek KOA Campground, andClearwater Park.

BEST SHOPPING DESTINATIONWinner: Westfield Belden VillageFinalists- Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market, Laura ofPembroke and the Strip

MOST UNIQUE SHOPWinner: Hartville Marketplace & Flea MarketFinalists-2nd April Galerie, Ms. E’s Place and Plant Et Art

BEST PLACE TO HOST A MEETINGWinner: The University Center at Kent State at StarkFinalists-The Barrette Center at Walsh University, LakesideCenter and McKinley Grand Hotel

MOST UNIQUE PLACE TO HOST AN EVENTWinner: Gervasi Vineyard & Italian BistroFinalists- Exploration Gateway, Lakeside Center and ProFootball Hall of Fame.

For more information about the awards, the CVB or anytourism entities in Stark County please visit:www.BestofStark.com.


Who is the BEST in Stark County? Best of Stark 2011 Award Winners Announced!

The Canton Regional Chamber ofCommerce celebrated the 2011 winnersof the Business Excellence Awards ofGreater Canton on May 3.

This year’s Business Excellence Awardwinners include Buxton Roofing, LLC,Hospitalists Management Group, LeoDick & Sons, Morgan EngineeringSystems, Inc., Siegfried Enterprises,Inc. and Vasco Asphalt. The BusinessExcellence Award committee also select-ed Bonnie’s Engravers Gallery & Signsfor a Committee’s Choice Award.

Morgan Engineering Systems, Inc.took home top honors as the 2011Business of the Year!

Thank you again to our sponsors:Bruner-Cox LLP, Day Ketterer,Attorneys at Law, KeyBank, TheRepository and Stark State College.

Congratulations to our 2011 Business Excellence Award winners



At the AultCareFast BreakBreakfast on June 10, you’llhear from theCanton•StarkCountyConvention &Visitors’ Bureaudirector JohnKiste. Nobodyknows the ins

and outs of our community like Kiste!He'll give you the skinny on the what,where, when and why of Stark County,and will show you how your companycan partner with local attractions tohelp grow your business. You’ll discov-er new assets that make our diversecommunity unique. Even Cantonnatives will walk away with new ideason what’s happening right here inStark County.

Kiste joined the Canton/Stark CountyConvention & Visitors’ Bureau in 1999

as the convention sales and communi-cations manager and became execu-tive director in 2001. A native ofMassillon and graduate of MaloneUniversity and Kent State University,Kiste also attended Yale and TheUniversity of Akron. In addition, he hasserved as an instructor of business,mathematics, and purchasing coursesat a branch of Kent State University.

Kiste is a past president of the OhioLincoln Highway Heritage Corridorand strategic planning chair for theOhio Association of Convention &Visitors’ Bureaus, where he now serveson the executive committee. He alsoserves on the advisory committees of the MAPS Air Museum and theCuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, andon the marketing committee of theOhio & Erie Canalway as well as theBoard of the Wagner Society of Ohio.He is the current secretary/treasurerfor the Stark County Chambers ofCommerce Association and is a graduate of the 20th class ofLeadership Stark County.

Beyond this important segment of theprogram, Fast Break attendees havethe opportunity to obtain businessleads through enjoyable networkingactivities at an event that has built areputation as one of the most ener-getic lead-producing sessions around.Bring a door prize valued at $15 ormore and receive 30 seconds atthe microphone to promote yourbusiness.

Friday, June 107 a.m. registration7:30 a.m. programCourtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir. in North CantonCost: $18 members; $21 membersless than 48 hours in advance;$25 non-membersRSVP by June 8

Stark County - The Place to be! June AultCare Fast Break Breakfastfeaturing John Kiste from the Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau

Save your seat;register in advance at

www.cantonchamber.orgor call (330) 458-2085.

In order to better accommodateguests at Canton Regional Chamber

of Commerce events, we ask that yoube sure to register in advance for each event. This will ensure that

we have accurate counts for food service and seating.

Please register online atwww.cantonchamber.org.

Please call (330) 458-2085 to registerwith Rosie Kurtz. Cancellations madeless than 48 hours before the begin-ning of an event are not eligible for

refund. No-shows will be billed.

In order to reduce operation costs,registration for all major Canton

Regional Chamber of Commerce events– such as Annual Dinner or awards

dinners – must be paid in advance ofthe event. Guests may pay for monthly

programs in advance or at the door by check, credit card or cash.

John Kiste


Time is running out to get your four-some in for the Chamber’s annualMembership Golf Outing! Come out fora great day of friendly competition andnetworking at the “Best Public GolfCourse in Stark County” since 2007.

The 2011 Membership Golf Outing package includes 18 exciting holes, cartincluded, along with complimentaryrange balls, lunch, a fantastic dinnercatered by Old Carolina Barbecue, and afew surprises throughout the day – allfor $110 per person. Registration is limit-ed to 144 players so sign your foursomeup now!

Our generous sponsors to date includepresenting sponsor Cintas, and Eagle Sponsors, including AEP Ohio,AultCare, The Karcher Group, MercyMedical Center, PNC Bank, SiegfriedEnterprises/McDonald's and The Repository, along with Courtyard by Marriott, SeifertTechnologies and Miller & Company.

Take a sneak-peek of the ChamberMembership Golf Outing courseonline: www.TamOShanterGolf.com

Friday, June 24

9 a.m. Registration;

10 a.m. Shotgun Start

Tam O’Shanter Golf Course

(Hills Course)

5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW in Canton

Cost: $110 per person includes

greens fees, lunch and dinner

RSVP at CantonChamber.org

Register NOW for the Membership Golf Outing at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course

Join the leader of the largest mediaorganization in Stark County for anexciting block party at The Repository!

Kevin Kampman, publisher of TheRepository and CEO of GateHouse Ohio Media, will be the featured speakerfor the next ystark! CEO Meet & EatLuncheon on Tuesday, June 28,brought to you by Schauer Group, Inc.

As a native of Ohio with a great passionfor elevating young professionals in Stark County, Kampmanwill share his professional and personal experiences as a business and community leader. He will also discuss the seismic changes happening in the media industry and howThe Repository and its products are reacting to this mediatransformation.

Did we mention that Kevin is a wanna-be chef? He’ll be grillingout for those in attendance at this exciting block party. Stickaround to receive a behind-the-scenes look at The Repositorywith a guided tour through the historic Canton facility.

Tuesday, June 2811:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Repository500 Market Ave. S in downtown CantonCost: $10RSVP by June 26

ystark! CEO Meet&Eat at The Repository

Kevin Kampman


Gina Bannevich, 36Director of Marketing, University of Mount Union

In her nominator’s words: Gina hasbeen actively involved in the community, serving as a memberof the American Heart AssociationGo Red for Women, Pro FootballHall of Fame Enshrinement Festivaland Golden Key for Exceptional

Children Fundraising Committee, among others. She’s not oneto just sit in a meeting and serve as a member of a board insilence. She always takes the initiative to voice her opinion,provide feedback and offer her time and talents to assist theorganization. She has held many leadership positions, andalways speaks highly of her involvement. She is not only adynamic leader, but a supportive and encouraging team player, and she has encouraged me to get involved in the community myself. Nominated by Callie A. Livengood.

Automn Becher, 33Retail District Manager, The Huntington National Bank

In her nominator’s words: AutomnBecher is one of the most ener-getic, ambitious and outstandingindividuals I have had the pleasureof working with throughout mycareer. She has been in banking formore than twelve years, with eight

of those years as a committed and valuable member ofHuntington National Bank’s team. Automn is a dynamic youngwoman with energy and enthusiasm that is contagious. Sheserves as a great role model to her peers and direct reportingcolleagues within Huntington, as she is a very hard workingindividual with an unwavering commitment regardless of thetask at hand. Her commitment to what she is passionate forcarries through to her philanthropic work in the communityas well. Nominated by Loretta Stanton.

Melissa Bentley, 38Certified Public Accountant, Supervisor, Bruner-Cox LLP

In her nominator’s words: Melissa has been and continues to bea very positive influence on others, whether that is profession-ally or in the community through her many outside activities.Having served in various capacities with the United States

Navy in Virginia and Japan, Melissahas had opportunities to work as ateam player and assist those shecomes in contact with. Melissa hascontributed countless hours in theareas of training and recruiting,here at Bruner-Cox LLP. She is seen

as a leader within our offices. When given a task, she is verycommitted to making the end result be the best that it can be.Melissa has a passion for Stark County. She made a choice tocome back “home” after serving in the Navy. This choice waseasy as Stark County is a great place to raise her family.Nominated by Robert Marks and Anna Capaldi.

Darla Brown, 34Editor, About Magazine

In one nominator’s words: In theshort time I’ve known Darla Brown,I find that she quickly becomes arole model and an inspiration tothose she meets. She excels ineach area of her active life: busi-ness, community and family. And

she does so with quiet purpose and drive. Darla makes smart,thoughtful decisions and follows through with her commit-ments. Not many people can claim to have changed the medialandscape in our community. Darla can do just that! She hasbeen at the helm of one of Stark County’s fastest growing,most popular and influential publications. She has worked dili-gently to spotlight the outstanding aspects of all things StarkCounty. Her impressive work sheds a positive light on count-less individuals and organizations throughout our communityNominated by Barbara Abbott and Kevin Kampman.

Katie Cerrone-Arnold, 30Assistant Professor of Technical Mathematics, TheUniversity of Akron

In one nominator’s words: Katie isworthy of this recognition becauseshe manages to balance anextremely busy career as an assis-tant professor of mathematics andgrueling doctoral studies with anastonishing amount of service to

her community. Her ability to manage such a heavy academic

And the winners are ...Meet the fourth annual class of Twenty under 40!, Stark County’s finest young leaders, as seen through the eyes of their nominators.

Purchase your tickets to attend the eclectic gala and celebrate these 20 incredibleleaders under 40. The event is being held Tuesday, June 7, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.at the historic Onesto Hotel. Tickets are $50 per person, and include delicious heavyhors d’oeuvres, open bar and live entertainment.

Twenty under 40!, presented by ystark! and The Repository, is made possible by oursponsors: Aultman Health Foundation, Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh, LPA,Diebold, Inc., Huntington National Bank and The Timken Company.


and professional load while serving numerous communityorganizations in leadership capacities clearly speaks toher passion for service to the greater Canton community.Her dedication to the greater Stark County community is clearly evident in the vigor and determination with which shetackles her myriad volunteer activities. Nominated by DerekGordon and Matt Bailey.

Cheli Curan, 35Director or Children’s Network Advocacy Center, StarkCounty Job & Family Services

In one nominator’s words: Cheli isone of those young leaders thatare severely needed in our com-munity. She impressed me fromthe very first meeting because shewas engaging, high energy andinquisitive, wanting to learn and

most importantly help. She did not hesitate to immediatelyvolunteer. She is an amazing young women that definitely isnot afraid to take an active role in our community. We needmore young professionals like Cheli in Stark County and I feelstrongly that she deserves to be recognized for her volun-teerism and leadership. She is dedicated, loyal and committedto those she serves. Cheli has an energy about her that is infec-tious and people around her feel motivated by her presence.Nominated by Joseph Lapinski, Lisa Grubbs, Tim Beldenand Margie Centrone.

Tricia Dever, 38Owner, Always Eventful, Inc.

In her nominator’s words: Tricia isan amazing, dynamic, energeticperson who owns her own business, voluntarily runs anotherbusiness, shares her time and talent with organizations thatmake an impact in Stark County,

organizes a holiday food drive and makes it all look easy! She is the person sought out when decisions need made,direction seems lost or creativity is stifled. Tricia is committedto exceeding the expectations of her clients and fellowvolunteers. Solid leadership skills, enthusiasm, decisiveness and the ability to multi-task allow her to accomplish morethan what would seem reasonable. Success naturally followsher wherever she goes. Nominated by Lara Kimbell.

Kristen Guardado, 40Senior Trial Counsel, Canton City Prosecutor’s OffficeAttorney, Private Practice

In one nominator’s words: How doyou describe Kristen DonohueGuardado? Mother, wife, friend,attorney, prosecutor, mentor,school board member? All of thesewords could be used to describeKristen Donohue Guardado, but

would not even begin to scratch the surface. Kristen is anexample of how we should all work and give back to our

community. Kristen is dedicated to making Stark County a bet-ter place by helping build the core of our society starting with our children. She is committed to making a difference througheducation and words towards making Stark County a placefor the youth to live and be future leaders. We witness thesecharacteristics and qualities in Kristen everyday on a profes-sional and personal level, and feel that her commitment toStark County is worth recognition. Nominated by PaulaGeorge and Michelle Sales.

Todd Hawke, 36Principal, GDK and Company

In his nominator’s words: Todd leadsby example to inspire others to dotheir best. He is a caring, inspiring,well rounded and motivated indi-vidual who works well with others.Todd strives to remain active andinspire people of all ages. He is a

young, well-respected professional who contributes manyhours of his time to give back to his community. He activelyparticipates the Jackson Belden Chamber of Commerce, JuniorAchievement, American Cancer Society and Jackson youth athletics. Todd and his family participate in the Jackson Relay for Life, United Way, Juvenile Diabetes, Akron Children’sHospital and donates to needy local families. Nominated byJuanita Plum and Tricia Hawke.

Celeste Jones, 38Vice President for Human Resources, Stark State College

In one nominator’s words: It is anhonor and a privilege to nominateCeleste Jones for the Twenty under40! award, who is a professional inour community and has made apositive impact. Her recent returnto Stark County is by far an asset

to the entire community. In addition to her responsibilities as vice president of human resources Stark State College ofTechnology, she has networked with many of Stark County’sleaders to become familiar with overall concerns in the area so she can best determine where she will serve the communi-ty-at-large. Celeste is an individual whose glowing smile showcases her love and passion for working with people.Nominated by Carrilyn E. Long and Burton Jones.

Dan Leahy, 34Security Marketing Manager, Diebold, Inc.

In his nominator’s words: To me andmany others, Dan is an individualof integrity, character, work ethic,determination, enthusiasm, pas-sion and energy that is unparal-leled by few! Couple those traitswith Dan’s candid sense of humor

and intellectual wit and this is part of what makes Dan a valuable asset to his community, colleagues, friends and family.It is Dan’s energy and interest that allow him to effectivelyleverage his charisma and vision for making his community a

better place through whatever role he fully consumes himselfin. His ability to motivate and inspire others to action, while using his strong time management skills Dan is constantlycontributing to different organizations and initiatives whichbenefit from his life experiences and skill set. Nominated byScott Haws.

Staci Martin, 32Certified RN Anesthetist, Aultman Hospital

In her nominator’s words: Staci’sgreatest characteristic that enablesher to inspire others is her willing-ness to give. I met Staci in theCanton Jaycees and was instantlyamazed by her dedication. On mul-tiple occurrences I witnessed her

spending extra time, energy, and often her own money tomake sure that the events she was planning were perfect. Sheis always willing to stay late at meetings, to organize events,and to make sure things are running smoothly in the organiza-tions for which she volunteers. Staci is also inspiring because ofher motivation and selflessness. I have met individuals who getinvolved with community projects to build their resume. Staciis not one of those individuals. She is involved because sheenjoys working with others and giving back to her community.Nominated by Katie Cerrone-Arnold.

Brent May, 38Superintendent, Plain Local School District

In his nominator’s words: As a father,community member, and educator,Brent not only has a passion andvested interest in the success ofthe Plain Local School District, butin the community as a whole. He isa dedicated leader who is passion-

ate about public education and committed to providing equalopportunities for all students. Brent believes that a student’saccess to the highest quality of education should not be deter-mined by their socio-economic status or zip code. Brent hasdemonstrated himself as a motivator, visionary and fearlessleader. Nominated by Karen Vrabec.

Frank Meister, 38Senior Vice President, AML, BSA Officer, FirstMerit Bank,N.A.

In one nominator’s words: Frank isan example of “brain gain” in ourarea. Frank was born and raised in Canton to parents and grandparents that were bornand raised in Canton. After receiv-ing his undergraduate education

at Purdue University, he returned to put his skills to work in his home community. While working full time, he went on tostudy nights and weekends to receive his MBA from AshlandUniversity at the Massillon/Stark Center. Frank is a product ofour community who has chosen to live and work in the area.In the years that I have known him, he has enjoyed being apart of Stark County activities and living in Stark County. He isa wonderful person and a successful businessman. He is a homegrown success story. Nominated by Julia Dick.

Marcas Miles, 33Director of Programs & Communications, Employers Health

In one nominator’s words:By definition, a coalition is analliance between groups for a specific purpose. Marcas Milesbuilds coalitions. In his professionalcareer as director of programs andcommunications for Employers

Health, Marcas unites organizations that have joined togetherto reduce the costs and improve the quality of health care.Outside of his work day, Marcas builds coalitions all over StarkCounty – connecting individuals who then work together tosolve issues in our community. Marcas builds consensus byleading with passion. His professional accomplishments,community involvement and personal integrity make him anoutstanding candidate for Twenty under 40! recognition.Nominated by Sue Grabowski and Ken Weber.

Alexandra Nicholis, 32Executive Director, Massillon Museum

In one nominator’s words: Whenasked to consider the most talent-ed, driven young professionals inour area, I instantly thought of AlexNicholis. Her enthusiasm for thearts and for our community as awhole is infectious. She is in many

ways a one-of-a-kind leader: a qualified, professional memberof the arts community, but one that helps the arts to beapproachable for those without formal training. She is a dedicated volunteer who works to educate and improve lifefor students in Stark County and women around the world.She manages to wear her many hats with grace and humilityand truly stands as an example to the rest of us. Alex hasalready done great things for our community, and with herrecent promotion, I know we can expect her to do even morein the future. She has a keen ability to make art matter.Nominated by Kate Carlson and Carey McDougall.

Kathryn Siegfried, 26Vice President of Operations, Siegfried Enterprises /McDonald’s Restaurants

In one nominator’s words: It isKathryn’s care, compassion, zest for life and love for others thathas her actively engaged in hercommunity. Kathryn is a visionarywho is very passionate and displays very strong self-starter

qualities. Kathryn exudes a level of charisma, energy and passion for making her community a better place. It is thatlevel of charisma, energy and passion Kathryn exudes that is un-paralleled in her efforts to ensure our community staysvibrant and attractive. Kathryn has a very strong desire to bepart of the solution in making Stark County a greater place forothers, and this has drawn the respect of so many of her peers! Nominated by Scott Haws, Monique Cox-Moore,Paul & Michelle Siegfried.


John Tucker, 39Attorney, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

In his nominator’s words: With the selflessness and sacrifice of time that it takes to be a leader andmentor, John has been an integral part of our firm’s drastic growth over the last ten years and he’sbeen an invaluable member of community organizations and boards. In his capacity as a leader, Johnhas actively participated in the recruitment and development of young attorneys and he’s overseenthe firm’s expansion into new practice areas and markets. He’s also worked tirelessly, as a volunteerand leader, working with local Chambers of Commerce and charitable organizations. He is one of thehardest working, most devoted people I know, both as a practitioner and as a volunteer. Nominated by Jason Haupt.

Amanda Walls, 32Attorney, Buckingham, Doolittle, Burroughs, LLP

In one nominator’s words: Not only does Amanda hold an impressive résumé of communityinvolvement but her overall enthusiasm for the Stark community is evident in both her personal and professional life. She has not only chosen to keep her many talents here in Stark County, but has made it a point to be an active participant in its development. Although it is not easy to bringbalance between a successful law practice and a beautiful new family, Amanda does so with ease,all the while never neglecting the community around her. She is a successful, gifted attorney with a

beautiful young daughter (Ella) who keeps an active community and social life but you never catchher complaining about being spread too thin. Nominated by Susan Rodgers and Eric Belden.

Patrick Willoughby, 36Director of Client Management & Logistics, The Karcher Group

In his nominator’s words: Giving back to his community is what Patrick Willoughby is all about!Patrick’s enthusiasm, passion and excitement for his Stark County community, in addition to the support and professional demeanor he provides for young professionals in the business community,clearly demon-strate his abilityto connect withothers. Whether

it’s coordinating local events for young pro-fessionals or supporting a benefit for a non-profit organization in Stark County, Patrickstrives to “pay it forward” and do his part tomake Stark County a proud place to live andwork. Nominated by Patty Meeks andMatt Ellis.


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Join us on Friday, June 17 for a legislative breakfast session at theCourtyard by Marriott.

During the breakfast, you’ll learnhow Ohio is dealing with a budgetdeficit of nearly $8 billion and howarea legislators have managed thechallenge of producing a balancedbudget by June 30.

Scheduled to attend this impor-tant forum are Rep. Kirk Schuring,Rep. Steve Slesnick, Rep. ChristinaHagan and Sen. Scott Oelslager

Friday, June 178 a.m.Courtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Circle NW in CantonCost: $25 includes breakfastRSVP by June 15

Chamber to hostLegislativeBreakfast onJune 17


At the June StarkCounty SafetyCouncil Luncheonon Thursday,June 9, guests will get an important updateregarding OSHAEnforcement fromHoward B. Eberts,area director, U.S.

Department of Labor / OSHA, Clevelandarea office. These updates will include:OSHA inspection statistics and results,recent significant OSHA enforcementactions, results from a study of OSHAfatality inspections and OSHA’senforcement plans and initiatives for the upcoming year.

Eberts currently oversees the ClevelandArea Office, an OSHA enforcement office

with 28 people, including 17 ComplianceOfficers and two WhistleblowerInvestigators. He started with OSHA as aCompliance Officer (Industrial Hygienist)in the Columbus Area Office in 1988,conducting a wide variety of safety andhealth enforcement inspections, includ-ing worker fatality investigations. Ebertsareas of expertise include health hazardexposure to workers and chemicalprocess safety management. He receivedhis bachelor’s degree in biology from theUniversity of Notre Dame.

Thursday, June 911:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St. in Canton Cost: $16Reservations are requiredRSVP by June 6

Spotlight Company:

Howard B. Eberts

Important OSHA Enforcement UpdateJUNE SAFETY COUNCIL LUNCHEON


On Tuesday, May 10, the Stark CountySafety Council and the Ohio Bureau ofWorkers’ Compensation honored areacompanies committed to maintaining asafe workplace during the 2011 SafetyAwards Banquet at Skyland Pines EventCenter.

During the evening, certificates from theOhio Bureau of Workers’ CompensationDivision of Safety and Hygiene wereawarded in the following categories:Group Award (for the lowest incident ineach group), 100 Percent Award (for eachcompany that worked the entire yearwithout a lost-time injury), AchievementAward (for each company that decreasedits incident rate by at least 25 percentfrom the previous year), and the SpecialAward (for each company that has accumulated at least 500,000 hours and operated at least six months without a lost-time injury within a year).

CONGRATULATIONS to Stark CountySafety Council!

The Stark County Safety Council wasnamed THIRD in the State of Ohio outof more than 80 safety councils for its

efforts to prevent workplace injuries.A special thanks to our members for theirsupport and dedication to safety in ourworkplaces.


2011 Safety Council Awards Banquet

WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in April. We encourage you to patronize their businesses.If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber member-ship, please contact the Membership Department at (330) 458-2067.

A-1 Sunny Maid Cleaning Service(CLEANING SERVICES)Debi Marguette6633 Lake O'Springs Ave. NWCanton, OH 44718(330) 494-9596

A+ Food Service Supply (RESTAURANT SUPPLY)Alexis Karasarides1000 30th St. NWCanton, OH 44709(330) 493-9852

Adventure Landings (RECREATION)Mark Curry2600 25th St. NECanton, OH 44705(330) 956-4799www.adventure-landings.com

Ammetric, Inc.(CONSULTANTS - WATER METERING)William Barker306 Market Ave N #925Canton, OH 44702(330) 268-6882

BCG & Company(ACCOUNTANTS - ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS)Jason F. Tuma, CPA1735 Merriman RoadAkron, OH 44313(330) 864-6661www.bcgcompany.com

Belfor Property Restoration (FIRE & WATER RESTORATION/CLEANING)Jim Schreffler79 Cuyahoga Falls IndustrialPeninsula, OH 44264(330) 283-8981www.BelforUSA.com

Blossom Marketing & Publishing (MARKETING CONSULTANTS)Catherine FosterPO Box 1793Medina, OH 44258(330) 635-4605www.BlossomMarketing.net

The Color Shoppe(ART GALLERIES)Carolyn R Jacob324 Cleveland Ave. N #206Canton, OH 44702(330) 415-5419www.thecolorshoppe.com

Concept2Motion, LLC Video Productions(VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICE - PHOTOGRAPHERS - COMMERCIAL AND/OR PORTRAIT)Peter Mozingo & Sean QuinnPO Box 80307Canton, OH 44708(330) 309-9690www.Concept2Motion.com

For Paws Blue Cross Animal Hospital(VETERINARY HOSPITAL)Jerry Johnson1396 S. Main St.North Canton, OH 44720(330) 494-0611

Group Transportation Services (GTS)(FREIGHT SERVICES)Cheryl Pifher5876 Darrow Rd.Hudson, OH 44236(330) 342-8700www.onestopshipping.com

Hennes Paynter Communications (CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS)Bruce Hennes2841 Berkshire RoadCleveland, OH 44118(216) 321-7774www.crisiscommunications.com

Little Learners Child Development Center(CHILD CARE)Michelle Arthur3550 13th Street NWCanton, OH 44708(330) 455-1940www.littlelearnersltd.com

Patriot Title Agency, Inc.(TITLE INSURANCE COMPANIES)Paul F Leonard5128 Tuscarawas St. WCanton, OH 44708(330) 479-3000www.ptagencyinc.com

William A. Pincoe,CFA Investment Advisor(FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS)2314 Sheffield St. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720(330) 354-4410

Positive Thinkers Network-PTN (NETWORKING ORGANIZATION)Catherine FosterPO Box 1793Medina, OH 44258(330) 635-4605www.positivethinkersnetwork.com

The Salon at Belden Place(BEAUTY SALONS - DAY SPAS -TANNING - NAILS)Kurt Frentzel & Tim Rypien4150 Belden Village St., Ste 110Canton, OH 44718(330) 454-4247

Stars & Stripes Concessions LLC(CONCESSIONS)Linda M. Hort310 Clinton St.Ravenna, OH 44266(330) 297-6934

3 Guys & A Sign (SIGNS - PORTABLE)Cliff VarianPO Box 9152Canton, OH 44711(330) 705-2607www.threeguysandasign.com

TLC Technologies LLC(TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SECURITY SYSTEMS)Tim Smith695 Lynnwood DriveMinerva, OH 44657(330) 868-4500

Uptown Auto Service LLP (AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR & MAINTENANCE)Earl S. Brubacher2075 W. State St.Alliance, OH 44601(330) 821-3065www.uptownautoservice.com

Velocity(SPORTS APPAREL & FOOTWEAR)Tim Shepherd4110 W Tuscarawas St.Canton, OH 44708(330) 477-3377www.wearvelocity.com

Wireless Partners - Mark Bradley(TELECOMMUNICATIONS)Mark Bradley4121 Kingman Ave. NWCanton, OH 44709(330) 802-9279www.gowirelesspartners.com


Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & DoughertyCo., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Law& Politics Magazine has named 15 attor-neys Ohio Super Lawyers® for 2011. TheSuper Lawyers® list comprises the top fivepercent of the lawyers in Ohio. AttorneysRichard E. Davis and James F. Contini IIreceived special recognitions; each hasbeen named as one of the Top 100 attor-neys in the state. Attorney Karen SoehnlenMcQueen has received special recognitionas one of the Top 50 Women attorneys inthe state. Additionally, 12 Krugliak, Wilkins,Griffiths & Dougherty attorneys have beenrecognized as 2011 Ohio Rising Stars byLaw & Politics. Rising Stars are selected by their peers as the up-and-coming attorneys, who are under 40 or who havebeen practicing for 10 years or less in their respective practice areas. For moreinformation, visit www.kwgd.com.

Premier Bank & Trust has announced thattheir Wealth division has reached $100million in assets under management inless than a year. The Wealth division offersasset management, trust and estateadministration, personal wealth manage-ment, personal retirement services and pri-vate banking. With offices in Stark, Wayneand Belmont Counties, it is not typical for asmall community bank like Premier Bank &Trust to even have a Wealth Division, letalone reach $100 million in assets undermanagement in eight months. For moreinformation, visit mypbandtbank.com.

The Stark County Hunger Task Force(SCHTF) honored Attorney AllenSchulman as “2010 Hunger Fighter ofthe Year.” SCHTF also recognized JudgeLee Sinclair and members of the StarkCounty Prosecutor’s Office. During 2010,Schulman, an attorney with Schulman,Zimmerman and Associates, donated hissalary as Canton Council President of justunder $18,000, donated a two-minuteshopping spree and was instrumental in acourt case that resulted in a substantialdonation to SCHTF. Judge Sinclair adminis-tered the case from which the Task Forcereceived $20,000 in impounded funds andthree used vehicles to be put towards themission of fighting hunger in Stark County.For more information, visitwww.starkhunger.org.

For the fifth time and second consecutiveyear, Aultman Hospital has been namedone of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® byThomson Reuters, a leading provider ofinformation and solutions to improve the

cost and quality of health care. The awardrecognizes hospitals that have achievedexcellence in clinical outcomes, patientsafety, patient satisfaction, financial performance and operational efficiency.

AtNetPlus, Inc., a leader in predictablecost IT services, today announced that thefirm was chosen as a recipient of a secondconsecutive NEO Success Award. Winnerswere announced at the recent annualawards luncheon, which highlighted companies in Northeast Ohio that havegrown revenue and/or added employeesover the past three years. At the event, 76organizations representing the most successful companies in the area werehonored by Inside Business magazine fortheir achievements. On average, from 2008through 2010, these companies attained11% revenue growth and 7.5% employeegrowth. In 2010, they brought in over $33 billion in revenue and employed over87,000 people. AtNetPlus was one of only14 businesses from Summit County to beacknowledged this year.

NAI Spring Realty is pleased to announcenew members to our team. Veteran com-mercial real estate broker Bill Rearick andagent Jon Caiazza have joined our compa-ny. Our team now consists of nine licensedreal estate professionals, two administra-tive assistants and three maintenancepersonnel. Brian McGill has also joined usas Director of Property Management. NAISpring Realty now manages over 1.2 mil-lion square feet of warehouse, office, retailand multi-family property. As a member ofthe NAI Global network, NAI Spring is theonly locally owned commercial real estatebrokerage with global reach.

The National Society of ProfessionalEngineers (NSPE) has proudly selected R.James Hammontree, Jr., P.E., P.S., andRalph K. Leidy, P.E., as Fellow members.For their many notable accomplishments,Hammontree and Leidy have been select-ed by NSPE to place behind their namesthe designation “F.NSPE.” NSPE Fellowmembership was established in the year2000 to honor those active Society mem-bers who have demonstrated exemplaryservice to their profession, their societyand their community. Since its creationmore than a decade ago, less than one per-cent of all NSPE members have advancedto this highest volunteer membership rank.

Siffrin, Inc. would like to announce thatMark Rosneck and Kurt Goodenbergerhave been named the president and vicepresident of the Board of Directors, respec-tively. They will each serve a two-year term,helping the private nonprofit expand and

improve services for people with disabili-ties. Rosneck is the director of retention forAultCare, and Goodenberger is the VP ofbusiness development for SoL Harris/DayArchitecture. Both are valued members ofthe Board of Directors, bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion toimprove the lives of the people served.In addition, Siffrin, Inc. received a fifth consecutive, three-year CARF(Commission on Accreditation ofRehabilitation Facilities) accreditation,the highest possible accreditation from the independent, nonprofit accreditingagency. Accredited programs include community housing, supported living andemployment services. Siffrin, Inc. is a pri-vate, nonprofit organization that providessupport services to people with disabilities.

The Karcher Group (TKG), a NorthCanton-based web development, market-ing, and hosting firm, announced two newhires. Sam Sweitzer joins TKG as an appli-cation developer. His primary role is to add,create and modify code for clients’ web-sites, enabling the site to function dynami-cally. Sweitzer comes to TKG from AbilityBusiness Computing. He earned an associ-ate’s degree in web development fromStark State College in 2010. Also joiningTKG is Lisa Davala as a full-time searchengine optimization (SEO) specialist.Davala was previously an intern in the SEODepartment. She will be responsible forweb marketing projects associated withTKG’s clients, including link research, linkdevelopment and implementing strategiesto increase their online presence. Davalagraduated from Kent State University in2010 with a bachelor’s degree in PublicRelations.

Hammer Financial Services, LLC ispleased to announce it has acquired thebusiness of Fairway Asset Managementof Copley, Ohio, due to the retirement ofprevious owner, Michael Jones. HammerFinancial Services will offer a full menu of financial planning options to formerFairway Asset Management clients.Hammer Financial Services, LLC is an independent, privately owned financialservices firm with offices in Richfield andNorth Canton, Ohio. Hammer Financial provides comprehensive wealth management services and a full menu of financial planning options to consumersand businesses.

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First Friday – Get Down TonightPack up those dancing shoes, warm up your love of live music and simply get ready to getdown! The Downtown Canton Arts District will be celebrating on June 3 with a Get Down

Tonight themed First Friday – by doing just that! Our main stage music lineup will include amontage of music from many genres including R&B, Hip Hop, Rap, Alternative Rock and

finishing out the evening will be a much anticipated concert by the bluestacular RepositoryBattle of the Bands winner The Brighter Side Band.

Twenty under 40!ystark! and The Repository will recognize 20 incredible leaders at the fourth annual Twenty

under 40! event, held Tuesday, June 7, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. inside the lobby of the historic Onesto Hotel. Tickets are $50 per person, and include delicious

heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar and live entertainment.

Important OSHA Enforcement UpdateJUNE SAFETY COUNCIL LUNCHEON

At the June Stark County Safety Council Luncheon on Thursday, June 9, guests will get animportant update regarding OSHA Enforcement from Howard B. Eberts, area director, U.S.

Department of Labor / OSHA, Cleveland area office. These updates will include: OSHA inspec-tion statistics and results, recent significant OSHA enforcement actions, results from a study of

OSHA fatality inspections and OSHA’s enforcement plans and initiatives for the upcoming year.

Stark County – The Place to be!June AultCare Fast Break Breakfast

At the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on June 10, you’ll hear from the Canton/Stark CountyConvention & Visitors’ Bureau director John Kiste. Nobody knows the ins and outs of our

community like Kiste! He'll give you the skinny on the what, where, when and why of StarkCounty, and will show you how your company can partner with local attractions to help grow

your business. You’ll discover new assets that make our diverse community unique. EvenCanton natives will walk away with new ideas on what’s happening right here in Stark County.

Canton Blues FestSome truly sensational rhythm and blues will be rolling into downtown Canton this June for

the annual Canton Blues Fest. This two-day affair – celebrating 10 years of rocking androlling in 2011 - boasts major music on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11. The FREE

outdoor summer jam is happening in downtown Canton with incredible headliners MichaelBurks and Ronnie Baker Brooks!

Stirring up the sweetest things at June Stir After HoursJune’s Stir After Hours is as sweet as they come. Join us Tuesday, June 14, at Harry London

Candies & Fannie May in North Canton. Come and get your treat on and take the largest visitortour in the Midwest, featuring more than 500 varieties of chocolate and gourmet candies. The

joint facility produces nine million pounds of chocolate each year, so you’re guaranteed totaste the finest chocolates and confections while you network with businesses of all sizes!

Legislative Breakfast Join us on Friday, June 17 for a legislative breakfast session at the Courtyard by Marriott.

During the breakfast, you’ll learn about how Ohio is dealing with a budget deficit of nearly $8 billion and how area legislators have managed the challenge

of producing a balanced budget by June 30.

Membership Golf Outing at Tam O’Shanter Golf CourseThe 2011 Membership Golf Outing package includes 18 exciting holes, cart included, along

with complimentary range balls, lunch and a fantastic dinner catered byOld Carolina Barbecue – all for $110 per person.

Registration is limited to 144 players so sign your foursome up now!

ystark! CEO Meet & Eat at The RepositoryJoin the leader of the largest media organization in Stark County for an exciting block party at

The Repository! Kevin Kampman, publisher of The Repository and CEO of GateHouse OhioMedia, will be the featured speaker for the next ystark! CEO Meet & Eat Luncheon on Tuesday,

June 28, brought to you by Schauer Group, Inc.

Zing in the CityCome downtown on Wednesday, June 29, for some red, white and blue music under the twi-

light’s last gleaming at Zing in the City! This FREE spectacular summer symphony performanceis sure to have you waving your flag! Prepare to take an amaZING Patriotic Adventure with

the Canton Symphony Orchestra under the direction of assistant conductor Matthew Brown!

Thursday, June 911:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St., in Canton Cost: $16Reservations are requiredRSVP by June 6

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Friday, June 107 a.m. registration7:30 a.m. programCourtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir. in North CantonCost: $18 members; $21members less than 48 hours inadvance; $25 non-membersRSVP by June 8

10-11Fri., June 10 & Sat. June 11Noon to 10:30 p.m.Kresge Green SpaceMarket Ave. N between 3rd & 4thIn Downtown CantonCost: Free! VIP tickets availableonline at CantonChamber.org

Tuesday, June 145:30 to 7:30 p.m.Harry London Candies5353 Lauby Road in NorthCantonCost: $5RSVP by June 12

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Tuesday, June 76:30 to 9:30 p.m.Historic Onesto HotelCorner of 2nd St. & Cleveland Ave. Nin downtown CantonTickets: $50RSVP online at CantonChamber.org

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Tuesday, June 2811:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Repository500 Market Ave. S in downtown CantonCost: $10RSVP by June 26Wednesday, June 295 to 10 p.m.Kresge Green SpaceMarket Ave. N between 3rd & 4thIn Downtown CantonCost: Free!

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