North Canton Celebrates Character Counts! Week

will take part in the national Character Counts Week, Sunday-Oct. 22, with a variety of activities focusing on the six pillars of character: respect, fairness, trustworthiness, caring, responsibility and citizenship. 

• Banners will hang along Main Street spotlighting the six pillars.

• North Canton Mayor David Held has proclaimed it Character Counts! Week in the city.

• will discuss the pillars during their morning announcements and an “Acts of Kindness Challenge” among the home rooms will take place 

• Sporting events in the North Canton City Schools District and at will feature announcements and presentations surrounding the pillars

• Signs reminding citizens to vote Nov. 8 will be placed throughout the city

• The will display signage reminding its members of the importance of the pillars when doing business

• The will be recognizing people of character at the Y and visitors will have the opportunity to express their own thoughts about each pillar on posters

Character Counts! in North Canton was organized in 2009 to create a community where all citizens, government, faith communities, schools, businesses and youth personally embrace the pillars of good character as a way of life. Members include representatives of the North Canton City Schools District, the North Canton Community Building YMCA, , Walsh University, the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, city of North Canton, North Canton Jaycees, students, parents and retirees. Robert Roden is the current chair of the organization and can be reached at: rroden@neo.rr.com.