X0201 5 2003-12-31 0 0 1 0001019883 APPALACHIAN BANCSHARES INC APAB 0001265478 CANTLAY DARREN 799 TALONA MOUNTAIN ROAD ELLIJAY GA 30540 0 1 0 0 Chief Financial Officer No Securities Beneficially Owned 2003-01-16 5 J 0 0 A 0 D Common Stock 2003-03-26 4 P 0 L 3400 15 A 3400 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 12.73 2003-01-16 4 A 0 L 5500 A 2004-01-16 2013-01-16 Common Stock 5500 5500 D Stock Option 15 2003-07-01 4 A 0 L 5000 A 2004-07-01 2013-07-01 Common Stock 5000 5000 D All share amounts and exercise price values have been adjusted to reflect a 2 for 1 stock split on May 18, 1998, a separate 2 for 1 split on May 16, 2000, and a 10% stock dividend on July 1, 2003. All figures in this column are accurate as of the end of Issuer's fiscal year 2003. The stock options granted on January 16, 2003, vest in five equal annual installments of 1,100 shares (as adjusted), beginning on January 16, 2004. The stock options granted on July 1, 2003, vest in five equal annual installments of 1,000 shares (as adjusted), beginning on July 1, 2004 Mr. Cantlay became a policy-making officer of Appalachian Community Bank, a subsidiary of Appalachian Bancshares, Inc., on January 16, 2003. Not Applicable. Dummy entry as required by software error. /s/ Patrick W. Macken, Pursuant to a Power of Attorney 2004-02-17