Canton, OH January 2021 by City Lifestyle

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New Year. New Outlook. WELL, FRIENDS, WE HAVE ARRIVED IN 2021! This past year felt both like it went by in a blur and like it would never end. The turning of the calendar into a new year is traditionally a time for a bit of nostalgic reflection and ambitious planning for the future. With 2020 in the rearview mirror, it is my wish that all of us will pause and reflect, most of us will feel a shared sense of hope, and enough of us will find the inspiration we need for personal growth.

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In this issue, we asked a few leaders in the Canton community to look back at how they were professionally affected by the pandemic last year, but more importantly, tell us what they are looking forward to in 2021. And I am so happy to share the uplifting story of Steve Miller, Jackson Township resident and Co-president of Millwood, Inc. His faith and his commitment to investing in his employees is truly the inspiration some of us may be looking for. You'll also find tasty recipes for grilled cheese sandwiches off the menu at Smoke the Burger Joint. My family can personally attest to the ooey gooey deliciousness of this classic comfort food. January is the perfect time of the year to dunk a Big Cheesy into a bowl of tomato bisque.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 14 Leading with Light Steve Miller uses his commodity manufacturing business to develop leaders and inspire others

20 2021: New Year, New View Five community leaders reflect on 2020 and look forward to 2021

26 Happiness is Grilled Cheese Musings and recipes from a local restaurateur

34 Paxos Family Still Standing Longtime Canton businessman

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Good Times

Around Town

Faith Reflections

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AROUND TOWN Shmack 'n Cheese Bowls are made with premium noodles, cheese sauces and fresh toppings. Build your own or try great chef creations like Bacon Cheeseburger Shmack or Nashville Hot Chicken Shmack. Shmack 'n Cheese is available for delivery from DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats. Guests may also dine-in/ carryout from Smoke the Burger Joint at 4472 Belden Village St. NW. For more information, visit eatshmack.com.

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FAITH REFLECTIONS

Leading with Light STEVE MILLER BUILT HIS BUSINESS AFTER TRAGEDY, AND NOW HE SHARES HIS CALLING TO HELP OTHERS TRIUMPH

STEVE MILLER IS ON A MISSION TO BE A LIGHT IN THIS WORLD. Miller knew at an early age the pain of losing loved ones and his family’s livelihood. But despite the emotions and challenges that followed, this Jackson Township resident never lost his faith. Now, as the owner of a national pallet and unit-load products manufacturing company, he’s using faith as a leadership tool to build company culture. His approach inspires everyone from his own employees to aspiring leaders around the world. And it can motivate you to move past the challenges of 2020 and embrace the new year with gratitude. SETTING THE TONE As the youngest of six kids, Miller helped his father and siblings run the family sawmill. Unfortunately, he had a front-row seat for a series of tragedies. In the same week, Miller’s aunt passed away suddenly and an older brother nearly lost his hand to a gang rip saw. While he endured several surgeries and recovered in the hospital, his grandmother also passed away unexpectedly. Then, while Miller’s mom was on a vacation with her girlfriends to clear her head, the unthinkable happened: Miller’s oldest brother was killed in a trucking accident while hauling logs.

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“It was one gut punch after another,” said Miller. “But, I watched how my parents handled those situations and they were champions. “They continued to maintain faith through each loss.” About a year later, 13-year-old Miller comes home from school to find eight fire departments across the street battling a massive blaze. The family mill was destroyed. “My knees buckled and I thought, ‘Oh my God, what is going to happen to our family?’” recalled Miller. “Dad reminded us that God is faithful and we’re going to be okay. That’s all I needed to hear.” By the time Miller graduated high school, they had sold off some remaining assets, and were only harvesting logs and cutting them up. It was enough to support the family. At age 19, Miller scraped together a few bucks and rebuilt part of the building to repurpose as a pallet recycling operation called Millwood. He saw the opportunity to carve a niche in the industry by sorting and repairing pallets from distribution centers and sending them back. After a few years, Millwood wasn’t simply surviving … it was thriving. LEADERSHIP CALLING Miller always knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur, but more than that, he believes he was called to be in business. “Just as God calls pastors to go be pastors, we all have unique calls in our life,” said Miller. “If we don’t fulfill our gifts, that’s on us.” He cites three specific scriptures that have guided his entrepreneurial journey from day one: Luke 6:38, Deuteronomy 8:18 and Malachi 3:10. Miller embraced the responsibility in his leadership gifting to create wealth for the kingdom of God. Success wasn’t instantaneous, and he figured out that faith is not faith until it’s tested. Miller quickly realized that it’s difficult to survive in a labor-intensive commodity business with tight margins. His only hope was creating an environment where people WANT to be there. “If I have a solid workforce, I’ve always got a shot at being unique,” said Miller. “As the company grew, we made it our mission to continue taking care of our people.” To ensure the success of this mission, Miller prioritized leadership development for himself and his team. He systematically introduces single basic principles on a weekly basis that reach every level of the company; he also strategically engages with international leaders to both learn and teach. Miller connected with world renowned leadership expert John Maxwell around 2001, and has sat on his EQUIP Leadership board since 2004. EQUIP empowers Christian leaders across the globe to develop and empower more leaders. Miller led training at EQUIP conferences in Indonesia, the Philippines, Guatemala, China, Armenia, Greece, Cyprus, Kuwait, Russia, Mexico and Canada. 16

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Miller motivates attendees to use their influence to transform the world, bringing hope of a brighter future with them. He also seeks to replicate this kind of transformation within his own organization. Luckily, his business partner, Co-president Chip Trebilcock and four other members of the executive team all share the same vision. “It’s one thing when the owners have bought into a concept,” said Miller. “But when the entire executive team is on board, that’s when it really takes off.” MILLWOOD MINDSET Millwood operates as a light in the marketplace. The organization landed on four pillars to demonstrate its commitment and responsibility to God, customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders: trust, servitude, discipleship and integrity. “We’re very open with our faith, but we acknowledge the fact that not everyone operates that way,” said Miller. “I don’t care what you believe in, but if you can work under our four pillars, you’re welcome to be part of our company.” Millwood also hired a team of 25 chaplains – spread throughout each facility’s HR department – who influence recruiting, orientation and other processes for the better. Most are part-time and serve as local pastors in their respective communities, but they spend time connecting with team members and meet them where they are. If a chaplain recognizes something is off with an employee, they look for ways to support the individual (often beyond the job). Miller knows this divinely different approach allows all 1,700 team members to feel like they are part of something bigger than just a pallet company. What’s more, employees tell him Millwood helped them re-engage with a faith that they didn’t realize they had walked away from. “Discipleship means we’re always helping our people grow so when they leave, they are better businesspeople, parents or spouses,” said Miller. “You can never go wrong by building culture. If it can work for a pallet company, it can work for any business."

Tips for Embracing 2021 Tip 1:

Tip 2:

Tip 3:

Don’t buy into the “uncertain times”

Seek opportunities to grow personally,

Be grateful for today. The new year is

myth. Instead, focus on your response.

professionally and spiritually. To make

full of 365 individual gifts. Sometimes

Pandemic or not, there’s always going

anything better, you have to measure

we look for tomorrow’s gift when we

to be a level of uncertainty in life.

it. What can you measure to improve

really need to respect the gift of today.

Rather than overreacting or getting

each of these aspects in your life?

Journaling helps me be intentionally

emotional about unplanned events,

grateful and set my expectations for

focus on building skills to help you

each day before it happens.

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HOW HAS 2020 IMPACTED YOU? WE ASKED FIVE COMMUNITY LEADERS TO REFLECT AND SHARE THEIR OUTLOOK ON 2021 ARTICLE CHRIS WATSON | PHOTOGRAPHY TERRY FRAVEL

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HIS PAST YEAR HAS BEEN AN IMPACTFUL ONE, TO PUT

IT MILDLY. There are very few of us whose daily lives have not been majorly changed by the chaotic events of 2020. While last year may have been a time for overcoming obstacles and conquering adversity, 2021 still holds much promise. We’ve asked five individuals to share some of the interesting ways that this tumultuous span has affected their work, as well as what the new year means for them. Whether they come from the catering world or construction industry, one thing is clear: we can

“My motto for my life, now more than ever, is just be kind.”

all get through this. WHAT OBSTACLES HAS OLD CAROLINA FACED IN 2020? We faced food shortages, event venues closing and state-mandated restrictions within our own dining rooms. During this time we’ve bounced back, built upon our basic methods and adapted to fit the needs and requirements of our new “normal.” For example, our catering orders that normally include self-serve trays of food now include individually packaged meals.

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HOW HAVE EVENTS AFFECTED YOU PERSONALLY? Frankly, I’m sad for our customers who had to delay, severely change or cancel their events that have been planned for months. I try to make myself available to my customers at all hours because we never know when circumstances may change. WHAT DOES 2021 MEAN FOR CATERING AT LARGE? I am optimistic there will be a rebound in the catering of larger events and that both our clients and their guests will be comfortable attending. As of right now, we have more events booked for 2021 than we serviced in all of 2020. To me that means people are planning their futures and are hopeful we can move forward in the coming year. ANY ADVICE FOR THE NEW YEAR? My motto for my life, now more than ever,

A bubbly Catering Sales Manager for Old Carolina Barbecue Co.

is just be kind. So much is going on right now that we cannot control, BUT we can control how we treat other people. CONTINUED >

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N AT H A N M EL L I O N

A professional, thorough orthodontist at Mellion Orthodontics HOW DID MELLION ORTHODONTICS WEATHER 2020? Like all other dental practices, we were shut down mid-March through May 1. First, we had to find new ways to assess our existing patients. While virtual appointments are not ideal for orthodontics, they provided a way for us to make sure our patients were coping without office visits. Second, we needed to ensure our office and team were logistically prepared to safely see our patients once we reopened. We are very fortunate to have such a great group to work with everyday. WHAT UNIQUE CHALLENGES DID YOU TACKLE IN ORTHODONTICS? The protective equipment that we already used as standard practice in our office enabled us to be ready to see patients safely on our May 1 reopening day. The most unique challenge was getting an adequate volume of masks. WHAT DOES THE NEW YEAR LOOK LIKE FOR THE INDUSTRY? Orthodontics, and dentistry as a whole, has proven to be safe and effective at treating patients through this pandemic. As we move into 2021, I think this will only continue. I have always been optimistic about any new year, but 2021 might be the most optimistic I have been in a long, long time.

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HOW HAVE THE CHALLENGES

traveling, or visiting family and friends. They

OF 2020 IMPACTED INFINITY

want to create better living environments.

HOMES & REMODELING?

Additionally, with the inability to visit loved

We are finding people staying at home

ones in nursing homes, more and more

more often than normal due to the pan-

families are creating spaces to care for

demic, and now they want to complete proj-

them at home.

ects they’ve been putting off. The amount of work people are requesting has doubled, if

WHAT DOES 2021 HOLD FOR

not tripled. This has extended project start

HOME REMODELING?

and completion dates, and led to shortages

The future looks promising for the remod-

in materials. Still, it’s refreshing to see peo-

eling industry. Interest rates are low and

ple remain positive in spite of everything and

clients are buying homes they want to make

move forward with construction.

their own. As more jobs allow employees to

“It’s refreshing to see people remain positive in spite of everything.”

stay home and schools are offering remote DO YOU THINK PEOPLE VALUE THEIR

learning, there will be a continued need to

LIVING SPACES MORE NOW?

create those work and classroom spaces.

Absolutely. Clients are spending more time at home and less time at work, school,

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J OA N R EU S S ER HOW HAS PREMIERE PLUS REALTY BEEN AFFECTED BY THE EVENTS OF 2020? The real estate market in Florida is flourishing because of this past year. With so many people working from home, they now realize they can live anywhere they like. Why not make a move to the Sunshine State? There are challenges too, of course. Inventory is low and there have been many more instances of multiple-offer situations when something goes on the market. This drives the price of the property up, but it’s great for sellers! WHAT MIGHT READERS NOT KNOW ABOUT HOW THE PANDEMIC HAS IMPACTED YOUR WORK IN REAL ESTATE? About 1,000 people a day are buying houses in Florida

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A MY M A ST HOW HAS 2020 IMPACTED THE WOMEN’S FUND? Like many boards we had to adjust how we normally met and administered grants. We had to conduct everything virtually, from our Advisors Committee meetings to our annual gathering. We would like to thank our donors for their continued support even in these difficult times! HOW HAVE NONPROFITS HANDLED THE PANDEMIC? We know that this has been a difficult time for nonprofit organizations. They had to adapt quickly and without adequate resources. Many of their in-person programs had to change dramatically. WHAT IS THE WOMEN’S FUND DOING IN 2021? To avoid burdening the nonprofits/agencies by making them respond to another grant RFP, The Women’s Fund’s 2021 grants will be awarded through the Stark Community Foundation’s Immediate Impact Alert to

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CULINARY CREATIONS

happi ness is g r i l led cheese ARTICLE BRIAN BAILEY PHOTOGRAPHY TERRY FRAVEL

THERE IS NO BETTER CANVAS FOR FLAVOR THAN TWO PIECES OF SLICED BREAD. The humble grilled cheese sandwich has come a long way from the depression-era processed-cheese-on -Wonder-Bread working-man’s staple. Restaurant chefs and amateur foodies have ignited a resurgence of this childhood classic using imported cheeses, creative ingredients, and sophisticated flavor profiles. While we were developing the first Smoke the Burger Joint menu, it seemed sinful to not utilize our array of creative burger toppings, including great melting cheeses, in a second menu category that only added loaves of bread to the inventory. Cross-utilization is what we call that! And grilled cheese sandwiches are also an answer to the proverbial “no vote” that would keep a group from dining with us when one person “is not in the mood for a burger.” Now there are many fans that dine at Smoke the Burger Joint only for grilled cheese sandwiches, paired with tomato basil bisque. Three great sandwiches are featured with “recipes” here. Step-by-step grilling instructions are not included as I assume even the most basic cook has that part down. One professional tip is to try spreading mayonnaise on the outside of the bread instead of butter. Mayonnaise has a higher smoke point, which means your grilled cheese lunch is more foolproof. You can cook the sandwich over (slightly) higher heat for a crisper exterior and fluffier interior. Enjoy cooking these at home or visit soon at Smoke the Burger Joint, located at 4472 Belden Village St. NW. Order online at smoketheburgerjoint.com.

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SMOKE THE BURGER JOINT CO-FOUNDER DISHES ON HIS SOPHISTICATED COMFORT FOOD FAVORITES

Wisconsin Big Cheesy

Wisconsin Big Cheesy + 2 slices Sourdough Bread + 2 slices American Cheese + 1 slice Cheddar Cheese + 1 slice Pepper Jack Cheese + Mayo (or Butter) The Wisconsin Big Cheesy has been the go-to grilled cheese at home for my youngest daughter, Allyson. A mild cheddar won’t be too oily, the pepper jack will add just a slight bit of heat and interest while the double slices of American will melt everything together into a puddle of deliciousness.

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Windy City Havarti Honey & Bacon

+ 2 slices Sourdough Bread (or your favorite Artisan variety)

+ 2 x 1.5 oz slices Havarti + 1 x 2 oz slice Swiss Cheese + 1 Tbs Feta Cheese + 1 Tbs crumbled Bacon + Spinach, chopped or cut into strips + Drizzle of Honey + Mayo (or Butter)

Guests often ask why this sandwich is named after the Windy City. Well, Chicago is the hometown of the famous person that inspired us to create it. No. It’s not that guy. Think more famous than a former President. A dozen years back, Oprah Winfrey shared that the secret ingredient to her favorite grilled cheese sandwich was honey. And if I remember correctly, that sandwich was made using fontina, mozzarella and Harvarti cheese with tomato, basil and honey. (There’s another recipe to try!) Havarti regularly finds its way on lists of “Ultimate Cheeses for Grilled Cheese” because it is a firm, mild cheese that has a sweet and buttery flavor that melts likes, well, you know. Aged varieties are saltier and can taste like hazlenut. Be sure to use a high-quality Swiss, as lower grades can get a little oily. Spinach and Feta is a classic flavor pair that is given room to shine above the mild Havarti and Swiss. Add to that the contrasting flavors of salty bacon with sweet honey and you’ve achieved the chef’s goal of building layers of flavor.

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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese + 8 oz softened Cream Cheese + 1 cup Shredded Cheddar + 1 cup Shredded Chicken + ¼ cup Ranch Dressing + ¼ cup Buffalo Wing Sauce + 8 slices Sourdough Bread (yields 4 sandwiches) + Mayo (or Butter)

What do you do when you run out of tortilla chips before halftime of the football game and you still have a good bit of Buffalo chicken dip left? You toast some crostinis for dipping and quickly fantasize how good of a grilled cheese sandwich that would make! And, if you own a restaurant, like I do,

“ T here is no bet ter ca nvas for f lavor tha n t wo pieces of sl iced bread.”

you have it on your menu within two weeks. And that’s how the Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich was born. After combining the first five ingredients, I heat the cheese dip before spreading between the buttered bread for grilling. CityLifestyle.com/Canton

INSPIRED BY

YO U A R E T H E C ATA LY S T F O R CHANGE IF SOMEONE WERE TO ASK YOU, “WHAT GETS YOU OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING?” how would you reply? Would you talk about your job or your family? Would you tell them about a dream you’re chasing or a goal you’re trying to meet?

What we give our lives to says a lot about who we are. For forty years now, I’ve gotten out of bed in the morning with one single focus: adding value to leaders

I’ve spent decades learning what it takes to trans-

who will multiply value to others.

form communities and countries, and with my

Because of that focus, I’ve authored over 80 books

writing partner, Rob Hoskins, have produced a

on relationships, equipping people, attitude, and lead-

book that offers step by step instruction on how

ership, all with the purpose of expanding my reach to

leaders—people who care to make a difference—

add value to leaders.

can produce transformation in their own backyard.

Four decades, dedicated to making better leaders.

It’s a book written for everyone—including you.

But now, as I enter into my fifth decade, my purpose

You are a potential catalyst for change in your

has expanded. I still get of bed with the goal of adding

community, no matter where you live, no matter

value to leaders who will multiply value to others, but

what you do. All it takes is your willingness to

there’s an even greater purpose behind it all.

step up as a leader. Harriet Tubman once said,

Transformation. I want to see our world transformed

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always

into one where every human being is encouraged and

remember, you have within you the strength, the

allowed to live to their full potential. Imagine what it would

patience, and the passion to reach for the stars

be like to live in a world where everyone—men, women,

and change the world.”

children—were equipped and empowered to live a life of deep purpose. We would truly see a transformed world.

If you dream of changing your community, or city, or country, you must not only dream, you must

That’s the message of my latest book, Change Your

also act. Many things in life just happen, but pos-

World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference.

itive change isn’t one of them. Changing anything in our world requires someone to be the catalyst.

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Someone like you.

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

CANTON

REALTY REPORT

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

4897 Nobles Pond Dr NW

$715,000

100%

5251 Foxchase Ave NW

$525,000

100%

6259 Great Court Cir NW

$469,900

$457,000

97%

4038 Glenmoor Rd NW

$495,000

$449,031

91%

8614 Parsons Court NW

$429,000

$418,000

97%

6193 Armistice Ave NW

$350,000

$360,000

103%

8570 Esquire St NW

$335,000

$345,000

103%

6900 Portage St NW

$395,000

$335,000

85%

3258 Suffolk St NW

$334,900

$320,000

96%

3480 Abbey St NW

$299,000

$310,000

104%

5386 Josephine St NW

$299,900

100%

3150 Edinburg Ave NW

$299,000

$295,000

99%

3129 Picardy Cir NW

$284,900

$295,000

104%

6216 Old Church Ave NW

$279,900

$274,000

98%

5667 Vantage Hill Ave NW

$259,900

$270,250

104%

8804 Blitzen St NW

$250,000

$270,000

108%

7800 Hardin St NW

$255,500

100%

Information obtained through Yes-MLS Multiple Listing Service. This data represents a sampling of area homes sold between November 1, 2020 and November 30, 2020.

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Paxos Family Still Standing REFLECTING ON A CHALLENGING YEAR

What have been your biggest 2020 challenges? It really came down to the lifeblood of our business—employees and customers. With

layoffs inevitable during the initial shutdown, the biggest challenge was keeping as many people employed as possible. We also had to reassure our customers it was still safe to

go out to eat and order carry-out. These were both tall tasks, but we did our best. The Paxos family has been

How have you adjusted to the pandemic? We implemented curbside carry-out right away and expedited our online ordering

capabilities. Fortunately, carry-out was a strong part of our business model before the pandemic happened, so we were poised to hit the ground running when dine-in services were prohibited. To adhere to health department guidelines we also installed barriers, packaged silverware in individual wrapping and placed QR codes on each table, which made it possible to see our menu without physically touching one.

Lemonato this year at Papa Gyros and they are not giving up anytime soon! Papa Gyros has been the go-to spot for Mediterranean cuisine in the area for 20 years and they are not going to let a pandemic change that now. Their keys to success have

How has your industry changed? Sadly, the pandemic-related restrictions have devastated many independent and

mom-and-pop restaurants. It breaks my heart because I know a lot of these people. They have put so much hard work into their businesses and relied on them to support their families. In addition, the pandemic pushed many restaurant workers out of the industry entirely. The labor market was tough enough before the pandemic and this

only makes it more of a challenge.

What are your hopes for 2021? I hope that before 2021 is over we can go back to normal to some extent. Where I

grew up, family is everything. It has been tough seeing my grandchildren only a handful of times in the last nine months. Likewise, this was the first holiday season our family did not get together. I would like to see all of the traditional elements of human connection return, whether that be a hug of a family member or the handshake of a valued customer.

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been all about controlling what they can control and adapting to what they cannot. The result has been a resilient restaurant that is not only prepared to endure through the pandemic, but long after it has passed.

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