Thank you to the Alliance community for coming out to experience the second annual Taste of Alliance on June 28th! Downtown Main Street was full of people, vendors, food, music, and activities. We have had exceptional growth and can’t wait for next year!
Congratulations to the official winner of the 2024 Taste of Alliance, Sea Food-N-Eat! During the most recent summer concert at the Carnation Caboose, Tearna Young, aka “Tee,” was recognized and presented with the official trophy. She was overwhelmed with joy as she was invited on stage. When asked if she had any words for the crowd, Tee thanked God, her husband Don, and her helpers Diane and Carmen. She accepted her trophy in honor her late father Mr. Charles Freeman for inspiring her to do what she loves most, cooking
food and serving the community from her food truck. Out of all restaurants and food trucks that participated in the highly attended TOA event, Sea Food-N-Eat received the most tickets for tastings.
A huge shoutout to our amazing vendors, sponsors, and volunteers. We cannot thank you for making this event success!
TASTE OF ALLIANCE FOOD VENDORS
Old Carolina Barbecue Company, Texas Roadhouse, Jalisco’s Alliance, Starrett’s House Of Soul The Flame Thrower, The Roma Society Club, Buffalo Wild Wings, Aeonian Brewing Co., Smoosh Cookies Canton Ohio, Sea Food-N-Eat.LLC, Here to Serve Bar-B-Que, Sisters Social and Raising Cane’s
PARTNERS AND SPONSORS THAT MADE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE
Alliance Area Development, Main Street Alliance, Canton Comedy Boom, Celebration Destination, Astoria Technologies, Just One More of Alliance, Celebration Destination, Carnation City Players, Jupiter Event Center, Classic Rock N’ Roll - The John Hampu Band, City Government of Alliance, OH, City of Alliance Parks and Recreation Department, Christ United Methodist and Smith’s Hodge Podge Shoppe.
Interested in being part of the 2025 Taste Of Alliance? The planning is already underway. Reach out to Faye at faye@allianceohiochamber.org with inquiries.
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Julie Lee Relationship Manager
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at
Corner of State St. & Union Ave.
Contact the Chamber for more information.
CARNATION FESTIVAL LUNCHEON TO FEATURE LAMBORN AS SPEAKER
The Greater Alliance Carnation Festival Board is excited to announce the keynote speaker for the Greater Alliance Carnation Festival Community Luncheon will be Mr. Mike Lamborn, great-great nephew to Dr. Levi Lamborn.
Dr. Levi Lamborn was a politician, physician, and horticulturist born in Pennsylvania and then later moved to Alliance, Ohio to set up his medical practice. A serious student of horticulture specially dealing with carnations he grew some of the first carnations in the United States.
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Before a political debate against William McKinley in 1876, Dr Lamborn presented him with a red carnation which McKinley wore and adopted as a good luck token.
Instrumental in locating Dr. Lamborn’s great-great nephew Mike Lamborn, was Alliance Board of Education member Mr. Bill Koch, a self-proclaimed collector of all things Alliance, Koch found a picture at his home and donated it to the Mabel Hartzell Historical Home and approached the festival board.
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The Greater Alliance Carnation Festival Community Luncheon will be held on Saturday August 3rd-11:30am at the Alliance Senior Citizen Center-602 W. Vine Street Alliance, Ohio.
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TASTE OF ALLIANCE AND FINAL FRIDAY featuring the John Hampu Band
TASTE OF ALLIANCE AND FINAL FRIDAY featuring the John Hampu Band
ATHENA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO EVA MILLER
Congratulations to Alliance High School senior Eva Miller for receiving the Athena Scholarship! The $1,000 award was presented to her at the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at the Alliance Country Club on May 15, 2024.
The scholarship award, now in its eleventh year, is given annually to a female high school senior who demonstrates academic achievement, leadership potential and participates in community service. After graduating from Alliance High School, Eva will attend the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster before continuing her education at Ohio State where she will major in sustainable agriculture. Her vision is to create more small farms across America, prioritizing regenerative agriculture; she believes that “growing produce locally can significantly strengthen communities.”
The scholarship is paid directly from the Greater Alliance Foundation to the educational institution in which the recipient is enrolled. This secure and growing fund benefits deserving young women headed to college. Please consider a tax-deductible gift to this
worthwhile initiative. Visit the Foundation’s website: www.GreaterAllianceFoundation.org to donate online. Designate your gift to “Athena Scholarship.” Or mail your check, payable to Greater Alliance Foundation, 960 W State Street, Suite 220, Alliance, OH 44601. Write “Athena Scholarship” on the memo line.
Thank you, the greater Alliance community, for supporting this scholarship!
ATHENA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING Alliance Country Club
Cheers
TO THESE CHAMBER MEMBERS
ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR
Nate Sheen has been named the 2024 Alliance Rotarian of the Year. Sheen is the founder and managing partner of Astoria, an Alliance-based IT consulting firm that also provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, workstation management, and repair. In Rotary, Sheen serves on the Rotary Board. During the annual installation dinner, he will ascend to the office of vice president and is in line to become president in 20262027.
LEADERSHIP STARK COUNTY
THE TOP 200 CPAS IN THE COUNTRY
Congratulations to Rich Craig, managing partner at 415 Group, who has been named one of the top 200 CPAs in the country by Forbes. Created exclusively by Forbes editorial staff, it is a compilation of the finest CPAs active in public practice, culled from a collection of candidates sourced through independent nominations and accolades from every society and association of CPAs. Rich is one of only three CPAs from Ohio named to the list, where the 415 Group name now appears alongside some of the biggest and most well-known accounting firms in the country.
Congratulations to Stacie Bacorn, executive director of the Alliance YWCA, and Beau Gannon, director of career development at the University of Mount Union, who have been selected to be part of our 38th Signature Class of Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program. The program is geared toward business and community leaders who are ready to take their careers and community involvement to the next level.
MARLINGTON ALUMNI AWARD
Rick Baxter was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award from the Marlington Alumni Association. Rick’s banking career spans more than 15 years, during which he has forged numerous impactful relationships in Stark County, embodying an unwavering dedication to excellence, leadership, and community engagement. As current President of the Alliance Area Development and the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce, Rick plays a pivotal role in bolstering the Alliance area’s business sector and its broader community.
June 10, 2024
Physician Assistant Students
University of Mount Union
1972 Clark Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601-3993
Dear [Donor’s Name],
Every year, our Physician Assistant Program partners with Refuge International to send 20 students to Guatema la as a part of a medical mission's trip. During this trip, these stud ents help to provide both medical and general surgical care to villagers in the region. This trip not only allows us to provide care to the se individuals, but also allows us to gain invaluable cross- cultural experiences.
On July 27, 2024 at the Quarry Golf Club, our Physician Assistant Program will be hosting our annual golf outing fundraising event to raise money towards this trip. We set the bar high last year, so now we are looking to raise $10,000 to alleviate the cost of travel for each student.
To help us raise money towards our goal, would you con sider sponsoring our event and donating $100 ? In appreciation of your sponsorship, we will have a yard sign with your organizations’ name located at one of the holes. We hope you’re able to contribute and we appreciate your support to enrich the education of our students.
To make a contribution, simply visit the website below or scan the QR code that is on the left.
For any interested golfers, there are also spots available for groups/individuals to register. Please use the link below or use the QR code that is on the right.
Many thanks in advance for your sponsorship and we hope to see you at our golf outing!
Sincerely,
Mount Union’s Physician Assistant Students
FINAL FRIDAY AND CONCERT featuring Jimmy
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Staying socially engaged is essential to maintaining physical and mental wellbeing.
Ways our residents stay social:
Interest groups and clubs
Volunteer opportunities
Community planned events
Indoor and outdoor recreation
Personal training and fitness classes
Spiritual groups
Gathering with friends
Books, Paperbacks, DVDs, CDs, Magazines, Puzzles
Sale takes place during the week of the Carnation Festival
Friends of Rodman Public Library
2024 Annual Book Sale
The Alliance Commons (Former Alliance Neighborhood Center)
80% Nonfiction, with History, Science, Cooking, Crafts, Travel, Religion, Art, Photography, Business, and much more ► Children’s Books Sorted. Not Picked Over.
Too many to display at once. Tables are restocked continuously.
FRIENDS MEMBERS ONLY
SAT., Aug. 3, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Memberships Available Only at Entrance Door 405 S. Linden Ave.
GENERAL PUBLIC
SUN., Aug. 4, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MON., Aug. 5, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
TUE., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.*
WED., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.^
Great Prices
Books …….. 25¢ each / 5 for $1.00 (Hardback or Paperback)
* Buyers will receive a ticket for a special drawing (Tuesday Only) ^ Pay by donation all day Wednesday
FRIENDS MEMBERSHIPS:
for individuals 15 and older $25 or more for patron
RPL’S USED BOOK SALE PART OF THE GREATER ALLIANCE CARNETION FESTIVAL
Carnations and books go hand in hand during August in Alliance.
Held in conjunction with the Greater Alliance Carnation Festival, the annual Friends of Rodman Public Library Used Book Sale – one of the largest in the area -- will run from Saturday, August 3 through Wednesday, August 7.
The sale will be held at the Alliance Commons, located at 405 S. Linden Avenue. The site is situated at the corner of High Street and Linden Avenue, just a short walk across Arch Avenue from Rodman Public Library where parking will be available.
Those attending the sale are asked to enter from the Linden Avenue side of the building. Directional signs will be placed throughout the area to help guide shoppers.
Various baskets will also be raffled off as well as two quilts and a lottery board. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
New to the sale this year are Christmas gift tags for $1 per pack to go along with Christmas postcards, which come in a pack of 20 for $2. A 20-pack of cards with envelopes will also be available for $3.
More than 10,000 items are available for sale, including books, paperbacks, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, magazines and some puzzles and board games. More than 75 percent of the items are donated and 80 percent is nonfiction in many popular categories,
including history, biography, science, cooking, crafts, travel, religion, art, photography, business and much more. Also, a large variety of children’s books will be available as well as a selection of collectible books, a list of which is available at rodmanlibrary.com/ collectibles.
Hardback books are $1 each and paperbacks are 50 cents each. Children’s books are 25 cents each or 5 for $1. Magazines are 10 cents each, or 12 for $1. Books on CD are $3 per box; CDs and DVDs are $1 per disc; and vinyl records are 25 cents per disc.
As usual, the sale kicks off on Saturday during the festival, which will be August 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be for Friends of Rodman Public Library members only. Memberships will be available at the door and will cost $5 for individuals 15 years and older. A patron membership is also available for $25 and more.
The sale will continue from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 4 as well as 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. the following three days, August 5 through August 7.
On Tuesday only, visitors who make a purchase will earn an entry to win a chair and ottoman generously donated by Grove Appliance.
On the final day, Wednesday, August 7, shoppers will be able to pay all day by donation.
Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted, but there will be a 4 percent processing fee on all cards.
