November ’09

However you define a “Mover & Shaker,” Stark County has a lot them worthy of recognition. The task of selecting just 10 of Stark County’s power players was given to the About magazine Advisory Board.

There are some things that are good to be contagious. While at the photo shoots with each of the 10 people selected as Stark County’s “Movers & Shakers,” I noticed one such thing that was easy to spot in each.

Who are the influential people in our lives? They can be from within our circle of family and friends, but they also can be people we’ll never meet — speakers, sports stars, political leaders, social advocates or authors. Books featuring them may prove influential in the lives of their readers.

Stephen McNulty’s desire was simple enough. He wanted to photograph poison frogs. Complicating things was their location: the Amazon rain forest.

Soups and sauces separate cooks from chefs. When reviewing a restaurant, I don’t have to taste everything on the menu to know if there is a deft hand in the kitchen. Just a soup and a sauce.

Downtown Canton’s museumlike Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography is a mecca for lovers of fine-art photography. The walls of this spacious one-time Cadillac dealership at 520 Cleveland Ave. NW are lined with more than 225 original prints from many of the most celebrated photographers in history.

Where can you find a Hammerhead, an Americano, or a Macchiato along with a comfy couch, freshly made goodies and WiFi? Look no further than your friendly neighborhood coffeehouse.

Canines Helping Independent People (CHIP) is an organization that helps individuals with disabilities to become more independent.

Pumpkin pie isn’t really my thing, so I usually pass it by at Thanksgiving. Until now. Wait until you try this. This chocolate turtle pumpkin pie melds all the right flavors of the season — without being overwhelming.

Sandra Soni’s exquisite, one-of-a-kind quilts have transformed her home into a living canvas of color and texture. The third-generation quilter has designed and made award-winning quilts for more than 25 years.