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Announcing the 2010 Photo Contest Winners!

September 3, 2010

Over 1,700 votes were cast and we’re pleased to announce the winner is…

Early Morning Kayak Trip at Deer Creek Reservoir by James Rudick

early monring kayak trip by James Rudick

Second place goes to…

July 4th Celebration by Sandy Adams

marines in front of the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum

Third place goes to…

Blowing Bubbles by Jane Ann Sears

young child blowing bubbles

Finalists

A Canal Boat Ride by Joni Banks

St. Helena III Canal Boat

Alliance Orchestra Concert by James Rudick

Alliance Orchestra Concert

Balloon Classic by Greg Hill

hot air balloons at the Balloon Classic

Beech Creek Butterfly House by Penny Zeedrich

young child with butterfly on her nose

First Friday Sidewalk Art by Manuel Halkias

sidewalk chalk art at First Friday

Fountains of Fun by Michael Barath

Fountains of Fun

Picnic on the Lawn by Spencer Aldridge

Picnic on the Lawn of the Hoover Buidling

Stark County Fun by Madelyn Hastings

festival fun

The Imperial Room Downtown Canton by Samantha Adams

Imperial Room in Downtown Canton

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Spotlight Stark County Contest: Win a Family Membership to the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

August 23, 2010

This week’s spotlight location is the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, and they are giving away a family membership! Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page by Thursday, August 26, at 5 p.m. EST to enter. Don’t forget, you can enter to win once a day!

McKinley Monument Car ShowThe McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a fantastic family friendly history and science museum and one of Stark County’s gems. The Museum includes the McKinley Gallery, the Street of Shops, the Keller Gallery, Discover World (science center), the Hoover-Price Planetarium, Ramsayer Research Library and the new permanent exhibit, The Stark County Story. The McKinley National Memorial, burial site of President William McKinley and his family, is also on the Museum grounds.

Coming soon to the museum’s very popular Discover World is a new watershed exhibit where you can learn about how our actions impact the local water supply and KIRK, the museum’s new interactive robot!

Want to get behind the scenes at the museum? The upcoming Treasures of Stark County: A Behind the Scenes Adventure! event on September 24 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. will allow you to go where no visitor has gone before! The event will celebrate the opening of the new conservation gallery and you’ll be able to see artifacts usually not on display. Other activities include a museum treasure hunt, enjoy roaming food stations provided by Glenmoor Country Club and have a chance to win an overnight stay at Glenmoor Country Club.

For more information about the museum or the Treasures of Stark County event visit the museum at www.mckinleymuseum.org or find them on Facebook!

In addition to being entered to win the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum Family Membership, you’ll be entered in the grand prize drawing for a getaway valued at over $500! The grand prize package includes two nights’ lodging at The Bonny Peacock Bed & Breakfast and 2011 Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles event package, including tickets to the VIP Welcome Party, concours, gourmet picnic lunch, and signed souvenir posters. The grand prize drawing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Winner will be selected using Random.org.

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Spotlight Stark County Contest: Win a Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles Prize Pack!

August 9, 2010

This week’s spotlight location is the Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles, and they are giving away a prize pack that includes 4 tickets to the September 19 concours, 4 souvenir posters and 4 souvenir event programs! Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page by Thursday, August 12, at 5 p.m. EST to enter. Don’t forget, you can enter to win once a day!

The 2010 Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles, September 17-19, will recognize not one automobile, but a large group of them including “The Historic Motorcars of Cleveland” — automobiles built in Cleveland, Ohio, such as Peerless, White, Winton and Stearns-Knight. For those with a passion for horsepower and Crowd gathers for the awards presentation at the Glenmoor GatheringEuropean design the talents of Italian designer Giotto Bizzarrini will be recognized by displaying examples of some of his finest automobile designs. There will also be a special display of Duesenbergs — both open and closed body styles.

In addition, there will be Italian “Super-Bikes,” such as those built by Aprilia, Benelli, Bimota, Ducati, Moto-Guzzi, and MV-Agusta from the 1960’s to present. And, there will be the usual American and European antique and classic automobiles, plus a few surprises, that spectators have come to expect at the annual Gathering.

During the 2010 concours automotive art by a variety of artists will be displayed and on sale and several automotive authors will be signing their books.

The 2010 weekend activities will again include the PassPort Transport Countryside Tour, a silent auction throughout the weekend, a restoration seminar by the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum (featuring a rare 1913 Austro-Daimler), a car collecting discussion led by Keith Martin of Sports Car Market, live auction, cocktail party and Gala Dinner, cooking demonstrations, a Junior Judges’ program and other family activities. A new activity for 2010 will be a special ladies Spa at Glenmoor experience on Saturday.

All events are open to the public. For a complete schedule of events please visit: www.glenmoorgathering.com

In addition to being entered to win the 2010 Glenmoor Gathering Prize Pack, you’ll be entered in the grand prize drawing for a getaway valued at over $500! The grand prize package includes two nights’ lodging at The Bonny Peacock Bed & Breakfast and 2011 Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles event package, including tickets to the VIP Welcome Party, concours, gourmet picnic lunch, and signed souvenir posters. The grand prize drawing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Winner will be selected using Random.org.

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Spotlight Stark County Contest: Win an Overnight Stay at Quail’s Covey Bed & Breakfast!

July 26, 2010

This week’s spotlight location is the Quail’s Covey Bed & Breakfast in Hartville, and they are giving away an overnight stay to one lucky winner! Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page by Thursday, July 29, at 5 p.m. EST to enter. Don’t forget, you can enter to win once a day!

Nestled deep in the country away from city noise, down a tree lined lane, Quail’s Covey Bed & Breakfast is waiting for you. The Tudor style house sits at the edge of Quail Hollow State Park allowing access to parks trails and facilities and offering a serene, relaxed setting. There are plenty of things that will make you feel welcome and at home at Quail’s Covey from innkeeper Charlotte Schlabach’s warm smile to her scrumptious homemade apple dumplings served each evening.


The spacious suites/bedrooms with their woodland themes feature Jacuzzi tubs and private decks. If you have your windows open, you will fall asleep to the lulling sounds of crickets, frogs, birds and waterfalls. In the morning a tray with coffee, juice and homemade scones is brought to your room and hour before the fantastic full breakfast is served.

There are many places to unwind at Quail’s Covey, sit on the deck and hear only the birds and the breeze and if you’re lucky see the deer and other wildlife that play in the yard. Or enjoy the property’s bass filled lake, numerous gardens, a waterfall, and a Koi pond. Gather for games, music, tea or reading in the great room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and lots of windows.

If you want to get out and explore the area Quail’s Covey is conveniently located just minutes from the quaint shops in downtown Hartville, Maize Valley Winery and the Hartville MarketPlace and Hartville Kitchen.

Quail’s Covey is also available for small meetings, showers and parties. As you depart from Quail’s Covey your heart will be warm and your soul will be full.

For more information visit www.quailscovey.com or call 330-312-0083.

In addition to being entered to win the overnight stay at Quail’s Covey Bed & Breakfast, you’ll be entered in the grand prize drawing for a getaway valued at over $500! The grand prize package includes two nights’ lodging at The Bonny Peacock Bed & Breakfast and the 2011 Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles event package, including tickets to the VIP Welcome Party, concours, gourmet picnic lunch, and signed souvenir posters. The grand prize drawing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Winner will be selected using Random.org.

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Spotlight Stark County Contest: Win 2 Tickets to a Canton Symphony Key Bank MasterWorks Series Concert

July 12, 2010

This week’s spotlight location is the Canton Symphony Orchestra, and they are giving away two tickets to the Key Bank MasterWorks Series Concert of your choice to one lucky winner! Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page by Thursday, July 15, at 5 p.m. EST to enter. Don’t forget, you can enter to win once a day!

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Maestro Zimmermann

The Canton Symphony Orchestra is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the 30th season of Gerhardt Zimmermann as Music Director. Such a long tenure is unprecedented for a city and orchestra of this size and the season promises to be one of the most ambitious and exciting in recent memory. The Canton Symphony is pleased to welcome KeyBank as season sponsor, a first in the orchestra’s history.

The season opens on October 10 with Maestro Zimmermann and the orchestra in one of his favorite pieces, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, a piece he says “saved his life.”

November 14 marks the return of Andre Watts, renowned pianist and one of Gerhardt’s closest friends, to perform the Rachmaninoff Second Piano Concerto.

Andre Watts

Pianist Andre Watts

On December 5, star soprano and Canton native Christine Brandes returns home for “Music of the Angels,” a concert with music by Handel and Mahler.

On January 22, three members of the orchestra step forward to solo roles in an “Orchestra Showcase” – violinist Nathan Olson, violist Jessica Oudin, and clarinetist Randy Klein.

Opera returns to Canton on February 27, in a fully-costumed, semi-staged performance of Rossini’s Barber of Seville, again stage directed by Thomson Smillie.

“Two Great Romantics” grace the stage on March 26 as Gerhardt and pianist Norman Krieger perform music by Sibelius and Brahms.

On April 30, the Canton Symphony visits the “Splendor of England” in a concert that features the Canton Symphony Chorus with guests from VOCI and Kent State University in Ralph Vaughn-Williams Dona Nobis Pacem.

For more information or to purchase season tickets visit cantonsymphony.org or call 330-452-2094. Single tickets will be available starting on Tuesday, September 7.

In addition to being entered to win the two tickets to the Key Bank MasterWorks Series Concert of your choice, you’ll be entered in the grand prize drawing for a getaway valued at over $500! The grand prize package includes two nights’ lodging at The Bonny Peacock Bed & Breakfast and the 2011 Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles event package, including tickets to the VIP Welcome Party, concours, gourmet picnic lunch, and signed souvenir posters. The grand prize drawing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Winner will be selected using Random.org.

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Frontier Airlines’ Airbus 320 Arrives at Akron-Canton Airport

June 19, 2010

A BIG summer is in store for travelers using Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). Frontier Airlines Airbus 320 will be arriving/departing from CAK all summer long. To celebrate, one lucky winner will get $500 in Frontier Airlines’ Fly Bucks to use for a flight on the largest jet in the Frontier fleet. With 162 seats the Airbus 320 is the biggest commercial airliner ever scheduled at CAK. Yukon the Caribou makes a big impression on the tail of the aircraft.

“We are delighted to welcome the Frontier’s newest A320 to CAK,” said Rick McQueen, president & CEO. “This spacious airplane will be a big hit with customers traveling out west from the Cleveland+ region. Pas-sengers will love the roomy cabins, DirecTV ®, big overhead bins and of course, Frontier’s award-winning in-flight experience.”

To celebrate the arrival of Yukon at CAK, one lucky traveler will win $500 in Fly Bucks from Frontier Airlines. To enter, visit our page at www.facebook.com/akroncantonairport and tell us why you are a big fan of CAK and Frontier Airlines. The best entry, judged by a panel of CAK and Frontier’ local crew members, will win the $500 Fly Bucks prize. The contest ends July 2, 2010, at midnight. Other rules and restrictions apply. Full contest information is available on the airport’s Facebook page.

Also, to see photos of the inaugural Airbus 320 flight check out the airport’s Flickr page at www.flickr.com/akroncantonairport.

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Spotlight Stark County Contest: Win an Overnight Stay at the Best Western North Canton Inn & Suites!

June 14, 2010

This week’s spotlight location is the Best Western Inn & Suites in North Canton, Ohio, and they are giving away an overnight stay in a whirlpool king suite to one lucky winner! Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page by Thursday, June 17, at 5 p.m. EST to enter. Don’t forget, you can enter to win once a day!

The award-winning Best Western North Canton Inn & Suites has just completed a large-scale renovation! All of the standard guest rooms have been completely renovated from the carpet and wall coverings to new mattresses, furniture and flat panel TVs. The fitness facility also has received a face lift and has new equipment to provide you with a complete workout. Also available are newly renovated whirlpool suites for a special evening away.

In 2007, 39 spacious suites were added that feature 37″ flat panel TVs, DVD players, microwaves, refrigerators, work area, king beds and oversize tubs. In addition, guests can enjoy free breakfast, pool, sauna, hot tub, business center and free shuttle service to the Akron-Canton Airport.

The Best Western has recently been awarded the Chairman’s Award for Cleanliness for the eighth time and is ranked in the top 5 percent of all Best Westerns for cleanliness. Other awards won by the hotel and its staff include the Best of the Best Award and housekeeping and maintenance awards.

The staff at the Best Western would like to extend a special rate to all of our readers, call and mention the “Spotlight Stark County Contest” to receive 30 percent off your next stay!

The Best Western North Canton is conveniently located off of I-77 exit 111 just minutes from the Akron-Canton Airport, local shopping centers, restaurants, attractions and more. For more information about the hotel, call or visit: www.bwnorthcanton.com

Don’t forget to enter the contest for two free rounds of golf below! Plus, every time you enter the contest you’ll be entered in the grand prize drawing for a getaway valued at over $500! The grand prize package includes two nights lodging at The Bonny Peacock Bed & Breakfast and the 2011 Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles event package, including tickets to the VIP Welcome Party, concours, gourmet picnic basket/lunch, bottle of wine, and signed souvenir posters. The grand prize drawing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010.

Winner will be selected using Random.org.

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Spotlight Stark County Contest: Win Free Golf at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course

May 31, 2010

This week’s spotlight location is Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Canton, Ohio. Tam O’Shanter is giving away two free rounds of golf for one lucky winner! Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page by Thursday, June 3rd at 5 p.m. EST to enter. Don’t forget, you can enter to win once a day!

With two expertly maintained 18 hole courses, driving range, colonial style clubhouse and restaurant Tam O’Shanter has offered a country club experience to public golfers since the 1920′s.

The Dales Course at Tam O’Shanter is a challenging layout used for the final round of the Ohio Open Championship every year. With the fairways naturally sculpted by the glaciers, you will discover beautiful rolling hills with many native trees as you stroll to your ball.

The Hills course at Tam O’Shanter opened in 1931. With small undulating greens you will need to bring your accuracy and a good putter to score well on this course.

Open year round, the Pro Shop offers apparel and accessories.  The restaurant and bar serve up to 80 people for breakfast, lunch or dinner. With many TV screens and “specials” daily, it is the perfect 19th hole.

Tam O’Shanter has been voted Best Public Golf Course in Stark County in 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010!

tam-o-shanter-courseTam O’Shanter is located just minutes from I-77 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame at 5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW, Canton, Ohio 44708. For more information or to book your tee time call (330) 477-5111 or visit: www.tamoshantergolf.com

Don’t forget to enter the contest for two free rounds of golf below! Plus, every time you enter the contest you’ll be entered in the grand prize drawing for a getaway valued at over $500! The grand prize package includes two nights lodging at The Bonny Peacock Bed & Breakfast and 2011 Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles event package including tickets to the VIP Welcome Party, concours, gourmet picnic basket/lunch, bottle of wine, and signed souvenir posters. The grand prize drawing will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2010.

Winner will be selected using Random.org.

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