HOF Enshrinement Festival names 2012 key committee chairs

Steering Committee | General Chairman Alumni Association | Safety Management Committee

CANTON, OHIO (February 22, 2012) – The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of the Canton Regional Chamber has named chairmen for three key committees: Bob Timken, Steering Committee; William Schauer, General Chairman Alumni Association; and Ron Dougherty, Safety Management Committee.

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Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant seeking applicants

CANTON, OHIO (Feb. 6, 2012) – The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant applications and tickets will be available beginning Monday, Feb. 13, at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Enshrinement Festival department, located at 222 Market Ave. N., in downtown Canton, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to submit the application and a $68 application fee is Monday, Mar. 12, by 5 p.m. Candidates cannot be younger than a high school senior and 18 years old by May 1, or more than 23 years of age before Sept. 1. Candidates must reside and, if employed, work within a 30-mile radius of Stark County.

While not mandatory, all potential candidates are invited and encouraged to attend the fourth annual “Screen the Queen Pageant” session, which will take place Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Canton Regional Chamber from 9 to 11 a.m. This session will help young ladies decide if they would like to enter the Pageant, and give them a better idea of what to expect if they do.

Participants will have the opportunity to review the 2011 Queen Pageant DVD, learn about the judging experience from past years’ judges, hear from a past queen who will share her memories, and ask questions about the process. This informative, informal session is FREE, but reservations must be made in advance by calling Kathy Lindenberger at (330) 458-2056.

The Queen Pageant will take place Thursday, May 10, at The Canton Palace Theatre. All seats are reserved at $18 each, and tickets can be purchased at the Canton Regional Chamber, Canton AAA and Massillon AAA.

At the conclusion of the Pageant, a Queen and six (6) court members will have been selected on the basis of personality, poise, beauty, communication skills, academic achievement and service to community. The number of court members selected will coincide with the number of members of the recently announced 2012 Class of Enshrinees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame – Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin, and Willie Roaf. The Queen and her court will serve as role models and goodwill ambassadors throughout the community, and one of their most memorable experiences will be their ride on a float in the Timken Grand Parade.

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Canton’s Italian Village Comes to Life on Feb. 10 at the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast

CANTON, OHIO (Feb. 5, 2012) – Join us for the Aultcare Fast Break Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 10, when entrepreneur Ted Swaldo will share the inspiring Gervasi success story, one that celebrates family heritage and provides the perfect place to escape right here at home. What started as the opening of a new bistro has culminated in the creation of a true Italian Village destination in the heart of Stark County.

Learn about the vision of Gervasi Vineyards – from delizioso culinary endeavors and fine vintages fresh from the vine, to the eclectic marketplace and exquisite new Italian villas.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the program and breakfast following at 7:30 a.m. AultCare Fast Break Breakfasts are held at the Courtyard by Marriott, located at 4375 Metro Circle in North Canton.

Tickets are $18 for Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce members, $21 for member tickets purchased less than 48 hours in advance and $25 for non-members. Tickets are available online at www.CantonChamber.org, or by calling (330) 458-2070.

Beyond this important segment of the program, Fast Break attendees have the opportunity to obtain business leads through enjoyable networking activities at an event that has built a reputation as one of the most energetic lead-producing sessions around. Bring a door prize valued at $15 or more and receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business.

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Dine downtown on Wednesdays for deals at your favorite restaurants!

CANTON, OHIO (Feb. 2, 2012) – On Wednesdays now through March 28, the Downtown Special Improvement District will once again be hosting the “Downtown Deals Wednesday” promotion.

Diners to the participating downtown Canton restaurants will receive one half-priced entrée for each entrée they purchase at regular price. Select downtown restaurants will offer this special discount to diners every Wednesday in February and March. The discount is valid after 5 p.m. only.

In order to receive the discount, a coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Coupons can be downloaded from www.DowntownCanton.com, or clipped from upcoming issues of The Repository on Wednesdays.

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