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Refresh Dental sponsors new CHS softball scoreboard
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Members of the Canfield High School Lady Cardinals softball team looked on as Canfield Local Schools Superintendent Alex Geordan (right) and North American Dental Group Chief Executive Officer Ken Cooper (left) signed a partnership agreement for the sponsorship of a new state-of-the-art softball scoreboard.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A rendering of the new state-of-the-art Canfield High School softball scoreboard was displayed as the Canfield Local School District announced a partnership with the North American Dental Group’s affiliate Refresh Dental for the sponsorship of the new state-of-the-art scoreboard Nov. 13.
By ABBY SLANKER
The Canfield Local School District announced a partnership with the North American Dental Group’s affiliate, Refresh Dental, for the sponsorship of a new Canfield High School Lady Cardinals softball scoreboard. The partnership is worth $20,000 to the district, on a five-year agreement.
“We are very excited to sponsor the softball scoreboard for Canfield High School. It is a great opportunity to give back and be involved in our community. Our local community is very important to us and service to the community is part of our organizational core values,“ said North American Dental Group Chief Executive Officer Ken Cooper. “Our contribution to Canfield High will give students and their families access to a better facility, lift their morale and make the athletic program better at the school. We really appreciate this opportunity.”
Canfield Local Schools Superintendent Alex Geordan said the new partnership is a commitment to both the schools and the Canfield community.
“Our new partnership with the North American Dental Group is not only a commitment to the district but also to the Canfield community,” said Alex Geordan, Superintendent. “Refresh Dental will also help keep our student athletes safe by offering fitted mouth guards for families to purchase. This effort will reduce the effects of injuries the athletes may incur and will help keep our kids safe and secure,” Geordan said.
Canfield High School Athletic Director Greg Cooper said this new partnership is a win-win situation for everyone involved.
“With this partnership with Refresh Dental, we now have a close liaison with dental support. This will benefit Canfield Local Schools students and student athletes. Partnering with a local business such as Refresh Dental is significant. It is a win-win situation,” Cooper said.
Cooper also praised the Canfield Softball Boosters for their efforts in improving the softball facilities.
“The boosters have been exemplary in supporting the softball program. They have been instrumental in allowing us to provide a program that is so special. And now, thank you to Refresh Dental for giving them a brand new, state-of-the-art scoreboard, at no cost to taxpayers. This is a culmination of all the hard work that has gone into the project of refurbishing the field and facility,” Cooper said.
Canfield Softball Boosters member John Manenti echoed Cooper’s sentiments.
“About a year ago, we parents decided it was time to upgrade the softball field. It hadn’t had any upgrades for about 15 years. Thanks to the hard work of our parents and boosters, we were able to get an all new playing surface, except the outfield. New dugouts were built last year and new bleachers were recently added. And now, thanks to Refresh Dental, the teams will have a brand new scoreboard with no tax dollars being used to fund it,” said Manenti.
“The field improvement project has been a labor of love from parents, Canfield High School, Canfield Softball Boosters and the Canfield community. They have worked hard to provide an upgraded facility and new playing surface for our softball players to show off their skills and talents. We hope to have the scoreboard up and running next season,” Geordan said.