Stark County icon, Jim Hillibish, wrote various columns for The Canton Repository, His most famous column was “Boiling Point” which featured recipes that were accompanied with anecdotal notes, the story behind the recipes or a review that local foodies would revere. Known as “Bish” by his co-workers and friends, Jim passed away in September 2014. The Repository has recently been re-running some of his most popular columns to the delight of his fans.
Jim graduated from Glenwood High School where he was a publication editor and photographer for the school newspaper. He then went on to Kent State University before beginning his career with the Repository in 1974 after serving 4-years in the United States Army.
The Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Association will be hosting special event to honor Jim’s legacy in our community.
“Bish’s Dishes Celebrity Cook-Off” will be held Saturday, March 18th and feature local chefs and “celebrities” cooking up some of Jim’s most favored recipes. The event will also feature a special induction into the Plain Local Schools Alumni Association Hall of Distinction to recognize his impact in the field of journalism within our community.
This event is being held in conjunction with the Canton Repository and their premier of a commemorative cookbook featuring Jim’s cooking columns and recipes. The Repository has pledged to fund a $1,000 scholarship to a 2017 graduating senior from the proceeds from the sales of the cookbooks.
The cook-off will be held at the Kent State University at Stark Conference Center beginning at 6pm and will feature a chef’s parade prior to the sampling of their culinary creations. Awards will be given for overall Judge’s choice, Peoples Choice and the President’s Award. The evening will culminate with a program honoring Jim and his many contributions to our community, along with his induction into the Hall of Distinction.
All proceeds will support the foundation’s mission of growing our endowment fund to sustain our educational program support of the Plain Local School District.
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To sponsor the event or donate an item please contact the foundation office at 330-491-3870 or [email protected].