Viking Victory Run Returns to Raise Money for North Canton Schools

The event, now in its second year, takes place April 28 and raises money for North Canton Elementary School PTO and PTA organizations

Viking Victory Run organizers are on their marks and ready to kick off another successful race next month. The 5k and kids 1-mile Kids Fun Run event, now in their second year, take place April 28 and aim to raise money for the North Canton Elementary School PTO and PTA organizations. In its first year, the event raised more than $17,000, and organizer Todd Davy said they're ready to do it bigger and better than before. "We're shooting for $20,000 this year," Davy said. "I think we're going to beat it." If race sponsorships are any sign, he might be right. The event has already brought in $4,000 in sponsorships compared to this time last year. The first event in 2012 came about as school officials and community members worked to realign …

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Canton Marathon Confusion, Person of the Year Announced & More: Week in Review

Here's what was shakin' in North Canton this past week

1. Canton Marathon confusion: North Canton Patch readers let us know what they thought of the Canton Marathon and Hall of Fame City Challenge, which are taking place the same weekend in June. Need to get caught up on what's happening here? Check out this letter to the editor from the president of Canton Marathon, LLC, and a response to that from the chief executive of the Hall of Fame City Challenge. 2. Here's your Person of the Year: Todd Davy came out on top in last week's poll in which readers voted for a handful of folks who've made a positive impact on the North Canton community. Learn a little more about the Viking Victory Run founder here. 3. Meat thief caught at Giant Eagle: This one speaks for itself, really. A man tried to steal…

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Q&A: Todd Davy, Viking Victory Run Founder, Chosen as Person of the Year

North Canton Patch readers casted their votes this past week to determine North Canton's Person of the Year

The competition was stiff, but North Canton Patch readers made it clear who they'd like to see as North Canton's Person of the Year. With 22 percent of the vote, Todd Davy came out on top. Davy is the founder of the Viking Victory Run, a race that took place for the first time in 2012 and aimed to raise money for North Canton's elementary schools as well as bring the community together. Learn a little more about Davy as he answers five questions from North Canton Patch. Name: Todd Davy Occupation: Installation manager, DRB Systems, Inc. in Green Family: Wife Wendy; kids TJ, 11, and Evan, 9 North Canton Patch: The person who nominated you for North Canton's Person of the Year did so because of your efforts in organizing the Viking Victory …

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Which of These 7 People Should Be North Canton's Person of the Year? (With Poll)

Cast your vote for North Canton's Person of the Year by 5 p.m. Friday

Time magazine may have named President Obama their Person of the Year, but North Canton residents know that many of their neighbors are worthy of the title. Who is North Canton's Person of the Year — the man or woman who, in Timespeak, "most influenced the news this year for better or worse?" Take a look at the choices, nominated by North Canton Patch readers, and read about what has set these individuals apart from the rest. Then take a moment to cast your vote and help decide 2012's Person of the Year for North Canton. The poll will close at 5 p.m. Friday. The person who nominated Lavelle wrote in to Patch and said: "Working two jobs, raising a family, and still finding time to volunteer at four locations keeps Heather's days and nights …

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Greentown Cougars Win Orrville Slugfest

The Greentown Cougars won the 10th Annual Orrville Slugfest coach pitch baseball tournament on July 15

WATCH: Community Comes Together for Viking Victory Run

The Viking Victory Run, Community 5K and Kids Fun Run exceeded organizers' expectations by bringing in about $16,500 — more than twice what they expected to raise

Sunday's Viking Victory Run was such a success, organizers already are thinking ahead to next year's event. This weekend's 5k and kids fun run kicked off at Hoover High School and Memorial Stadium and raised about $16,500 for the elementary schools. Not only that, but organizer Todd Davy said it accomplished another goal: It brought the North Canton community closer together as it works to realign its school buildings for the 2012-2013 school year. "Our original goal was to give something back to the schools," Davy said. "We wanted to encourage our kids to be fit. We wanted to get our families out running. And we wanted to unite the four elementary schools as we transition into next year." Davy said he's pleased with the response from the …

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Viking Victory Run Aims to Bring Community Together, Raise Money for Elementaries

Parents, teachers and other community members want to connect the community and raise money for elementary school PTOs and PTAs with a 5K and kids fun run April 22

North Canton parents and teachers have put their heads together to ease the tension the Elementary Service Plan has caused, raise money for the elementaries, promote fitness and have fun — all in one event. It’s the Viking Victory Run, Community 5K and Kids Fun Run, slated for April 22 and starting at 7th Street and finishing at the track at Memorial Stadium. One of the main goals of the Viking Victory Run is to bring back a sense of togetherness that was lost during talks about the Elementary Service Plan — also called ESP, which makes Northwood and Clearmount elementaries K-2 buildings, while Greentown and Orchard Hill elementaries would house grades 3-5, starting in 2012. “North Canton is going through a transition year where we’re …

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