Thursday, March 14, 2013
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 …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
North Canton Patch readers casted their votes this past week to determine North Canton's Person of the Year
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Tuesday, January 8
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 …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
A handy roundup of North Canton's biggest and most popular news stories this week
1. Fly the Flag program: The North Canton Rotary Club wants to stick a flag in your yard for five national holidays and Sept. 11. The group hopes to get hundreds of residents to sign on to the program, which they've just kicked off. Interested? You can learn more in our story from this week. 2. A school board members' goodbye to Gallina: Nancy Bundy, North Canton City Schools Board of Education member, said goodbye to Superintendent Michael Gallina this week and brought tears to everyone's eyes. Check out Bundy's letter, which she read during a board of education meeting this week. 3. Giant Eagle robbery case heads to grand jury: A Stark County grand jury will hear the facts in the April 14 robbery in which a man pulled a knife on a Giant …
Monday, April 23, 2012
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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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Event organizers want you to sign up before April 6 is over to ensure you get your Viking Victory Run T-shirt and hold down your spot in the race
The Viking Victory Run race committee set the deadline as April 6 to ensure those who want to race get a spot — and a pretty cool T-shirt, too. The 5K race, taking place April 22, is part of the Subway Challenge Series and is open to runners of all ages. The race will start in front of North Canton Hoover High School, wind through the neighborhood, and has an exciting finish in front of the home stands on the track at North Canton Memorial Stadium. Trophies will be awarded for the top three finishers in 28 different classifications. You can find out more about the race in this North Canton Patch story. Editor's note: Do you know about an important upcoming deadline? Share it in the comments below and we’ll consider including it in our …
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
In preparation for the Viking Victory Run, race organizers will host their first "Fitness Day" at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hoover Park Trail
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Viking Victory Run organizers got Greentown Elementary students excited about the upcoming Viking Victory Run 5K and Kids Fun Run, which aim to unite the North Canton community and raise money for the elementary schools
Greentown Elementary students got to a visit from Viking Victory Run organizers and a very, very big Viking at a Tuesday kick-off assembly for the April 22 5K event. Organizers got the kids excited about the upcoming event by helping them have a little fun that day. Students also got to watch their teachers being a little silly (check out the accompanying video featuring teachers racing with balloons between their knees). 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 — now called the Unified Elementary Design. The Unified Elementary Design makes Northwood and Clearmount elementaries K-2 buildings, while Greentown and Orchard Hill …
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Here's what you need to know about North Canton this week!
1. What's your favorite ...?: We're looking for your favorite foods, places and services in North Canton. We tipped you off yesterday to our new "favorite" feature that we'll run every week for the next several weeks. Starting Monday, we'll look into the best burger in North Canton and then announce the winner at the end of the week. If you've got a recommendation, make sure to tell us! 2. Meet some NPR folks: This year's annual North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Awards take place March 14 at the Kent State University Stark Campus. Following the awards presentation, NPR’s Eric Nuzum and the Statehouse Bureau’s Karen Kasler will discuss Ohio’s role in the 2012 elections. The dinner is open to the public and reservations can be made by …
Saturday, January 21, 2012
The run benefits the elementary schools in the North Canton City School district
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
Online and mail-in registration is open for the first Viking Victory Run. This community 5K race and 1-mile Kids Fun Run will be held at North Canton Memorial Stadium (and surrounding neighborhoods) at 2 p.m. April 22. Proceeds from the run benefit the North Canton Elementary School PTO and PTA groups. The 5K race is part of the Subway Challenge Series and is open to runners of all ages. The race will start in front of North Canton Hoover High School, wind through the neighborhood, and has an exciting finish in front of the home stands on the track at North Canton Memorial Stadium. Trophies will be awarded for the top three finishers in 28 different classifications. All runners who register before April 6 will receive a commemorative T-…
Monday, January 16, 2012
Stark Parks will give teens the opportunity to become Ranger Explorers, the North Canton Public Library opens its doors for e-Reader novices and more in our 5-things list!
1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: We know of one school that's working hard to keep King's legacy alive — Walsh University. Many students are taking part today in the National Day of Service. Check out this announcement to learn more about what they'll today around the community. 2. Viking Victory Run meeting: Want to get involved in a great community fundraiser? Head to Greentown Elementary at 7 p.m. Tuesday for a meeting for volunteers of the Viking Victory Run. They'll cover the following topics: the couch-to-5k program, registration, fundraising and school kickoff. More info in this story. 3. Open house for career-minded teens: Hey, North Canton teens, here's something else happening Tuesday night: Stark Parks will recruit for its Ranger …
Christa Winkler
9:05 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Wow, congratulations Todd! What a well deserved honor. :) more ›