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By Kathy Belden Banish the winter doldrums and beautify your space at the same time by heading over to Chestnut Hill’s Green House Gallery for some amazing bargains. ‘The Great Art Clearance Sale’ offers art lovers original art at 35%-75% off the original prices .The local artists have slashed their prices to make room in [...]
Leading Your Children Me, a Leader? is the title of a children’s’ book I have yet to write. I believe that every child has the potential for leadership. The challenge lies in helping children fulfill that potential. Schools, faith communities, sports and other activities can help. However, parents are the best leadership teachers/coaches. Apply the [...]
Happy New Year! What is on the horizon for the North Canton City Schools as we open 2012? Now that all of the confetti has been swept up, the party hats put away for another year, and the resolutions made (and broken by now), I thought I would share what is on the horizon for [...]
It takes a heart to serve. Boy Scout Troop 1, from North Canton, was called and asked if they would be willing to help a family in need. The Troop stepped up to the plate and was more than gracious to serve the family. The Troop worked for four hours trimming bushes, raking leaves, cleaning [...]
The Blizzard of 1978 – North Canton Residents will never Forget the Big Storm By Cathy Clark On Wednesday, January 25, 1978, the forecast for the following day issued from the National Weather Service at the Akron-Canton Airport seemed harmless enough: “Rain tonight, possibly mixed with snow at times. Windy and cold Thursday with snow [...]
Mission POSSIBLE! Years ago, one of our married children requested my advice regarding a career change. The issue was that the position would disrupt some of the family dynamics. Instead of telling the couple what I thought they should do, I lent them my copy of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. Covey [...]
by Kathy Belden Is there a way to keep Christmas simple? The busier life seems to get, the more I get the urge to simplify! Looking back on so many Christmases past, I can’t really remember “the stuff” that I received, but I do remember the memories and traditions! My wish for myself and for [...]
The City of North Canton recently welcomed the addition of the Suarez Manufacturing Industries to the Hoover Facility. The company has had great success with the EdenPURE products they manufacture. Because the product is doing so well, the company has added an additional 75 jobs to their lineup. We welcome those new employees to the [...]
Mayor’s Message The City of North Canton is in the process of reviewing ways that flooding and sewer backups can be reduced to all affected residents of the city. The administration has proposed building two water detention basins on the Fairways Golf Course which will catch and detain water that flows into the yards of [...]
Five-Time State Champion Lady Viking Softball Program to Get New Home! We are incredibly excited to share that our five-time state champion Lady Viking Softball Program will be moving to its new home this spring! As you have driven along 7th Street over the past several weeks, I am sure that you have seen several [...]