Conquering Our Future Dinner and Auction
Thanks to the generosity of dozens of area businesses, organizations, churches, and families, our Heritage Dinner and Benefit Auction achieved the goal of raising $20,000 for Heritage! More than 200 parents, community members, students, staff and alumni gathered on Saturday, March 27 at the Meyers Lake Ballroom to celebrate Heritage and raise funds to benefit the future of our students.
The evening began with time to view and bid on more than 130 silent auction items and packages donated by many generous organizations. There was a huge variety of items to bid on, including hand-crafted corn-hole games and a Blu-Ray player. Many businesses donated their services including driving lessons, financial counselling and landscaping. One table consisted solely of items or services donated by our Heritage students and staff. Heritage donations included priceless classroom treasures such as a handprint and photo quilt, and a thumbprint ceramic cookie jar and plate. Heritage secondary students graciously donated their time to provide homemade baked goods, babysitting, and yardwork. Thank you also for the generous support of the event sponsors for their donations.
A delicious buffet dinner was catered by the staff of Mr. Mike's Catering, and the meal received very good reviews! Tables of mouth-watering desserts including Ho-Ho cake were provided by Sammons Sweets & Treats. Following dinner, Mr. Jim Cassler, chair of the development committee, auctioned off five cheesecakes that were made by Heidi Sammons, and which were happily bid on by attendees.
The after-dinner program included musical performances by HCS students under the direction of Heritage music director Mrs. Andrea Clemens. An ensemble of fourth graders played recorders, including a rendition of Amazing Grace; and middle school and high school students performed on the drums, trumpet and clarinet, accompanied by Mrs. Clemens and Heritage 2nd grade teacher Miss Sara Yackey.
Mr. Cassler addressed the crowd about Heritage and its needs, including the possibility of a new gymnasium, and how that could benefit Heritage. He reviewed the improvements made to the facilities thus far this year, and the hope for the future, asking the audience to participate in supporting our future. The presentation also featured photos of a "100th Day of School Project" created by a Heritage third grader, which used a large cardboard box to represent our building. The back of the building showed the renditions of the proposed new gymnasium and the sides of the building showed our newly-adopted mission: A - Academic Achievement; B - Bible-based; C - Community Commitment. What a blessing to see such a young student excited about our future and our mission!
The silent auction continued with much laughter, and conversation, as bidders tried to win their favorite items. During the bidding, attendees enjoyed the opportunity to take photos with our live Conqueror mascot, played by Heritage parent and area minister, Galen Oakes.
The Heritage Live Auction was filled with fun and laughter as Mr. Richard Kiko of Kiko Auctioneers and Realtors compelled the crowd to raise their yellow bid cards in support of Heritage. He expressed that he himself had had students at Heritage and believes in the education they received. Heritage parent Greg Maxin worked alongside Mr. Kiko to describe and define live auction items, keeping the crowd entertained and laughing. One of the highlights from the live auction was the purchase of the rights to name the main hall of the school building. The winning bidder announced that the hall will be named in honor of retired HCS teacher, Mrs. Carol Moosey, who was in attendance that evening and who recently retired from full-time teaching after 32 years at Heritage.
Investing in the students at Heritage Christian School is an investment in the future -- for now and for eternity. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who supported us. We encourage you to patronize the businesses and organizations that demonstrate a desire to support the great work of Christian education. Auction PHOTOS are coming soon!
Following is list of Event Sponsors, as well as Products and Services Donors:
“Conquering Our Future” Event Sponsors
Event Level
Howard and Julie Pizor
Conqueror Level
Dr. J.C. Tabet
Premier Level
Rex and Barbara McConahay
DiStefano Insurance Services
Debra Durbin - Bel Air & Brewster Parke
Canton Baptist Temple
Aultcare
Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance
Faith Family Church
Leonard Insurance
Attending Angels
The Klingstedt Brothers Company, Inc.
HCS School Board
Hospitality Level
Carl Bennett
Smith Ambulance
Dorothy and Wayne Conner
ComDoc
Dr. Greg Linville
Township Tire and Automotive
Hartville Hardware
Fred and Polly Berndt
Heritage Friend Level
Cecil and Lana Long
Dr. David H. and Kathy Leffler
Carol Fier
Gerald and Della M. Werner
Joy Calhoun
Terrance Mack
Hub Victor
Fred and Diane Merritt
David Lundquist
Dorothy Hamilton
Paul and Dorothy Hamilton
Haidet’s Glass Company
Janet Cassler
Gary and Ann Brown
Product & Services Donors
Thank you to each of the following donors, as well as Heritage parents who donated gift cards and other items.
We appreciate your participation and generosity! We encourage our Heritage families to patronize our donors.
356th Fighter Group
A Nail Thing
ABC Carpet and Janitorial
Akron Aeros
Alive
Andrea Clemens
Andreas Furniture Company
Another Look Consignment Shop
Athens Restaurant
Bally Total Fitness
Belden Driving School
BellStores
Berean Christian Store
Bob Harmelink
Brian Campbell
Buffet Dynasty
Burton Jewelry Repair Shop
Busy Beaver
Canal Fulton Canoe Livery Inc
Canton Symphony Orchestra
Canton Ballet
Canton Classic Car Museum
Canton Palace Theatre
Carnegie Science Center
Chris Render
Christian Blue Pages
Cindy Voigt
City of Uhrichsville
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Connie Clark
Corbit’s Flowers
Danner Dental
Dan’s American Tire Center
DeMario’s Pizza
Dennison Railroad
Diane West
Don Lazar Music Services
Donna Eleo
Douglas D. Jones
Dumonts
Dunkin’ Donuts
El Campesino
El Galeron Grill and Mexican Restaurant
Ellie Burfield
Encore
Firestone Complete Auto Care
First Choice CPR
Fitness Quest
Flower Factory
Fox and Hound English Pub & Grille
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Fritz Friends
Gasser Fine Jewelers
Geisen Haus
Glantz Law Offices
Gloria Hackenberg
Gold-N- Comb
Great Lakes Science Center
GreenScapes Landscape
Grinders Above and Beyond
Hartville Coin and Jewelry
HCS Class - KR
HCS Class - 1M
HCS Class - 1Y
HCS Class - 2G
HCS Class - 2M
HCS Class - 3N
HCS Class - 4M
HCS Class - 5th Grade
HCS Class - 6th Grade
HCS Class - 8th Grade
HCS Class - 9th Grade
HCS Class - 10th Grade
HCS Class - 11th Grade
HCS School Board
Headliners Salon & Day Spa
Hilton Garden Inn
Hog Heaven
Holiday Inn
Home Sweet Home
Hosner Carpet
Hot Pots Creative Studios
Howard Pizor
Hungry Howie’s
Ianazone’s Pizza
Intense Paintball
Jim Cassler
JJ Steward
John DeMarco
Just Me Music
K-9 Hairstyles
Kempthorn Motors
Kennedy’s BBQ
Kristi Kindler
Kumon Math and Reading Center
La Pizzaria
Ladies Super Fitness
Lake Erie Monsters
Larry Wade
Lee Spencer Photography
Lifetouch
Lila Slatzer
Lincoln Highway
Little Caesars
Lolli’s Restaurant
Lucky Shoes
Marcia Deem
Mark and Cindy Fritz
Martin Pertican
Massillon Museum
Massillon Parks and Recreation
Meadowlake Golf & Swim
Meek’s Auto Care & Service
Melba Bixby
Menards
Myers Driving School
Meyer’s Lake YMCA
Mount Union College
Mr. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Abe
Mr. Brian M Miller, CPA
Mrs. Cassler
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
National First Ladies Museum
North Canton Skate Center
North Canton TV & Appliance
Ohio Pools and Spas
Paul Borter
Physicians Weight Loss Centers
Players Guild Theatre
Polar Blast
Printz Florist
Pump It Up
QuickPrint Center
Rapid Fire Paintball
Red Carpet Car Wash
Religious Goods Center
Rolondo’s
Sam’s Club
SchoolBelle’s
Scissor Wizard
Sharrie Yarber/Amy Wade
Shirley’s School of Dance
Sluggers & Putters Family Fun and Sports Park
Sophia’s
Spread Eagle Tavern and Inn
Spring Valley Golf Course
Stark Parks
Strasburg Meats, LLC
Subway
Sure Fit Auto Care
Taggart’s Ice Cream
Terry Horner Photography
Terry Tire Town
The Desert Inn
The Independent
The J M Smucker Company
The Original Orion Cornhole Games
The Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Sanctuary Golf Club
The Wilderness Center
Thomas Limousine
Tim’s Tavern
TNT Tanning
Top China Buffet
Top Value Car Service
Tutoring Club
Tuxedo Junction
US Toy Company
Vicki and John DeMarco
Walther ‘s Café
WaterPro
WeJoySing
Wildlife Garden
Winking Lizard
Xanterra Parks and Resorts
Yund’s Busy Bee Carwash and Detail
Z Tech Auto Care
