Canfield leaders to be honored at breakfast

Two Canfield community and business leaders will be honored during a Good Morning, Canfield breakfast from 7:15 to 9 a.m. on May 17 at A la Carte Catering, 429 Lisbon St. in Canfield.

Canfield City mayor Bill Kay will receive the Spirit of Canfield Award for his tireless efforts to promote and better the Canfield community. Kay spent 34 years as a teacher, coach and principal in the Canfield schools and has been mayor since 2006.

This year’s Canfield Area Council Business Pride Award will go to Mark Cole, owner of Peaberry’s Caf and Bakery. The award is given to a business located within the city or township that exemplifies ethical, moral and professional standards in the workplace and has contributed to local economic development.

Peaberry’s, which has been in business since 1993 and located in Canfield since 2002, has long maintained a tradition of treating its employees and customers as family, as well as donating time and products to many charitable causes in the Canfield community.

Those attending the event also will hear about the latest city and township news from members of Canfield High School’s speech and debate team, who were named first-time state champions at the 86th annual Ohio High School Speech League State Tournament in March. They will demonstrate their speaking skills as they present updates on behalf of city and township officials. Their presentations also will include information on the impact of shale development on the city and township.

The event is sponsored by Farmers National Bank. Registration is required by contacting Jennifer Mascardine at the chamber at 330-744-2131, ext. 12, emailing her at jennifer@regionalchamber.com or going to the Regional Chamber website at www.regionalchamber.com and clicking on Upcoming Events. Cost is $20 for chamber members and non-members.