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5 YSU Foundation OKs COVID scholarship aid

PUBLISHER / EDITOR Mark C. Peyko

The Youngstown State University Foundation announced that the YSU Foundation Board of Trustees has voted to approve an additional $1.4 million in scholarship aid to YSU students for the 2020-2021 academic year. These funds will specifically assist students impacted by COVID-19.

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8 When the Spanish Flu hung like a dark cloud Theaters, cafes, bars and churches closed. A deserted downtown Youngstown with hardly a soul on the street. An order for citizens to stay cloistered in their homes. This could easily describe the Youngstown area in 2020, but it’s actually a description of the city nearly 102 years ago as the Spanish Flu hung like a black cloud over the Mahoning Valley and the world. . – By Sean T. Posey

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Recips for entertaining at home, summer cocktails and the return of the Helga the Kitchen Witch!

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11 YSU Art depatment 11 Virtual 5K run offers art challenge to benefit Oh Wow! The Department of Art at Youngstown State University is announcing a new weekly activity to engage art aficionados, or those who aspire to be, in an easy to use challenge. The YSU DepARTment Sketchbook Challenge is a weekly activity where a challenge prompt will be posted on the YSUArts Instagram feed every Tuesday until Aug. 11.

Homes and Hops recently announced its first annual 5K Growler Race, with all proceeds benefiting the OH WOW! Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology in Youngstown. Due to COVID-19, the race will be held virtually. Participants can complete their 5K through Sunday, June 28.

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ummer is a collection of moments. The season progresses from the summer solstice to Fourth of July to the first appearance of sweet corn. Summer gardens bring us closer to the earth, but we they also reinforce how quickly things change. The season is fleeting and precious. Before we start ticking off the days until fall, let’s try to enjoy the season. This year’s guide (“Enjoy Summer: Home Edition”) reflects and respects the present time. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re focusing on safe summertime activities. In this issue, you’ll find virtual activities for children, an art challenge, a virtual 5K, a virtual scavenger hunt, and lots of summer recipes. We have updated our listings for local park and recreation facilities, but we’ve (temporarily) removed information on playground equipment and picnic pavilions. We’re in a weird time right now, but let’s try to make the best of it. Enjoy summer. Be safe and see you and see you next issue. Ð Mark C. Peyko, Metro Monthly Publisher

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Cover image: Helga and Wolfgang Wengler wash the family dog with their daughters. Circa 1970s.

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YSU Foundation approves $1.4 million in scholarships

Ohio joins task force investigating COVID scams

he Youngstown State University Foundation announced that the YSU Foundation Board of Trustees has voted to approve an additional $1.4 million in scholarship aid to YSU students for the 2020-2021 academic year. These funds will These funds specifically assist stuwill specifically dents impacted by assist students COVID-19 who are in financial need. Adimpacted by COVID-19 who ditionally, the Foundation will provide are in financial $8.5 million in supneed. port of YSU students in the coming academic year, with a record total of $9.9 million in overall support. The $1.4 million Emergency COVID-19 Scholarship will help a range of students, including those transferring to YSU, offering up to $4,000 in scholarship aid. Existing students and new incoming freshmen are also eligible to apply for the same funds. The funds will be awarded from the YSU office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Application information is expected to be announced in the coming months. “The Emergency COVID-19 Scholarship plays an all-important role for students who are facing circumstances that impact their tuition expenses,” said YSU President Jim Tressel. “YSU remains one of the most affordable universities in Ohio, but we understand students sometimes may need further support.” The scholarship derives from the Foundation’s board-designated Merit Scholarship endowment funds. The Foundation assures that no donor endowments are affected, and those monies stay only within the donors’ respective endowment accounts. “We are grateful to the countless donors, many of whom are no longer with us, who have made this emergency allocation possible,” said YSU Foundation President Paul McFadden. “I also wish to extend a special thank you to our Board of Trustees for their vision and leadership in creating this funding at a time of unprecedented need for students. The YSU Foundation Board of Trustees holds their fiduciary responsibility to this endowment, which was created over 53 years ago, with the highest regard.”

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The video was produced by Voices of YSU, directed by Dr. Daniel Keown, and the YSU Pep Band and YSU Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Brandt Payne.

Dana music groups create, perform virtual alma mater

hree Dana School of Music groups have announced the completion of a virtual performance of Youngstown State University’s alma mater. The video was produced by Voices of YSU, directed by Dr. Daniel Keown, and the YSU Pep Band and YSU Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Brandt Payne. “This is a superb example of the innovations our faculty have employed in their courses – during this unprecedented time – to continue providing academic excellence for our students and encouraging their continued success in their educational endeavors,” said Dr. Phyllis M. Paul, dean of the Cliffe College. Since Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered educational institutions to provide instruction remotely due to COVID-19, Dana faculty have found creative ways to continue the teaching process using audiovisual technology. Keown noted that over half of the learning projects have used the virtual choir framework for students to arrange, improvise, and perform music remotely. The alma mater ensemble consisted of 31 students from all three groups who expressed interest in the project. Students were provided with the alma mater sheet music and a video file con-

As students viewed the conducting track, they sang the piece while video recording themselves, and subsequently submitted their video for the final project. taining an audible click track, pitches and a conductor. As students viewed the conducting track, they sang the piece while video recording themselves, and subsequently submitted their video for the final project. YSU’s recording instructor and pianist for Voices of YSU, Jack Ciarniello, helped engineer and produce the video. The performance is located on Youngstown State University’s Youtube Channel (search YSU Alma Mater). “These ensembles have served as artistic ambassadors of YSU all year through their many collaborations and dutiful outreach. Dr. Keown’s and Dr. Payne’s students are keeping the Penguin spirit flowing with this excellent virtual performance of YSU’s alma mater,” said Dr. Randall Goldberg, director of the Dana School of Music. More information is available by calling the Office of Community Engagement and Events at 330-727-7514.

he Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities announced last month that it has joined an international enforcement task force organized by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to investigate criminals trying to defraud the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are proud to join our colleagues in NASAA’s COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force,” said Ohio Securities Commissioner Andrea Seidt. “Investment schemes related to COVID19 are a significant threat to investors in Ohio. We are dedicated to protect Ohio investors from COVID-19 investment fraud.” The Division of Securities is a member of NASAA, the membership organization of state and provincial securities regulators in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The task force consists of state and provincial securities regulators and was formed to identify and stop potential threats to investors stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Task force members are using online investigative techniques to identify websites and social media posts that may offer or promote fraudulent offerings, investment frauds, and unregistered regulated activities. To assist in protecting investors from COVID-19 investment scams, the division encourages the public to report suspected fraudulent COVID-19 investment offers. Investors who see or suspect they fell victim to COVID-19-related investment scams can call the division’s toll-free Investor Protection Hotline at 1-877-683-7841. Investor awareness is a critical component of fighting fraud. To help investors identify common signs of possible investment fraud, Seidt suggests asking three questions before making a new investment: ■ Is the investment being offered with a guaranteed high return with little or no risk? All investments carry the risk you may potentially lose some or all of your money. ■ Is there a sense of urgency or limited availability of detailed information surrounding the investment? If someone pressures you to invest right now, don’t be afraid to walk away. ■ Is the person offering the investment, and the investment itself, properly licensed or registered? “Make sure you have all the facts before you hand your money over to someone else to invest,” said Seidt.

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Girl Scout launches GoFundMe campaign

enior Girl Scout Elizabeth Siembida of Columbiana was recently named national delegate for the 2020-2022 term where she will represent girls from northeastern Ohio. Although she was set to attend G.I.R.L. 2020 national conference this fall in Orlando, the event was changed to a virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Delegates meet once every three SIEMBIDA years to vote on issues affecting Girl Scouting on a national level. During the lead-up to conference, Siembida will be given opportunities to be surrounded by female leadership, participating in bonding activities, and hear speakers from around the world. The conference will focus on governance now that the inperson events cannot take place. Siembida was involved in the Cookie & Milk One Mile Run fundraiser which was set for Firestone Park in April. However, it was canceled due to the pandemic. While the race became virtual, participation was limited which affected fundraising. Siembida has created a GoFundMe account (title: “Travel with Girl Scouts Internationally”) to help raise funds. (For more information, visit https:// w w w. g o f u n d m e . c o m / f / t r a ve l - w i t h girl-scouts-internationally?utm_ source=customer&utm_medium=copy_ link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1). In addition to representing Girls Scouts Northeastern Ohio as a national delegate, Siembida is currently saving money and fundraising for a trip to Switzerland in summer 2021 with Girl Scouts to see the home of Girl Scouts International. Siembida has been in Girl Scouts since kindergarten and has earned multiple badges as well as Bronze and Silver Awards. This past fall, Siembida was recognized by Columbiana Rotary for her community service efforts through Scouting. Siembida said she is eager to start the process for the Gold Award, the highest in Girl Scouting. The first step is by attending a class taking place virtually later this summer.

On vacation and dreaming of doughnuts BY MARK C. PEYKO METRO MONTHLY EDITOR

ood memories have the power to take you back through time and space. Vacation food memories – especially ones experienced as a child – can linger forever. Because our family traveled annually from northeastern Ohio to Wildwood, N.J., the journey required a stockpile of provisions – a large, carefully packed cooler, a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken, and a Kellogg’s Jumbo Assortment of cereals for morning. The trip was a multi-state journey that also included an afternoon stop in rural Maryland, so we needed proper fortification. When we were younger, our dad packed the family car in early evening and drove most of the night. As we approached the eastern edge of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, he pulled into a service plaza to get a few hours of rest before sunrise. A little after daybreak, the children were ready to get down to the business of breakfast – in the close quarters of the car! While our parents had coffee, we competed for our favorite cereals. Because the wax paper in those little fold-out boxes had little patience for milk, breakfast was quick and deliberate. After some freshening up and a quick head count, we were on our way. The visit to Maryland was really for our mom. It gave her the opportunity to see her two elderly bachelor uncles and deliver boxes and coffee cans filled with cookies. For the kids, the detour meant a temporary slowdown in the trip’s trajectory. By late afternoon, we were hot, restless and more than ready to get to the shore. Once we saw signs for New Jersey’s Garden State Parkway, the trip was back on track. At this point – with our travel rations ebbing – we started eating more like the locals. We stopped at roadway farm stands for Jersey tomatoes, peaches and Bing cherries. While childhood travel was always an adventure, there was a point – always on the way to the beach resort – where time slowed to a crawl. It was hot, the traffic didn’t move fast enough and the landscape seemed unchanged for miles. But then you noticed sand on the edge of the roadway and the air cooled and freshened. Almost there. By nightfall, as we approached our destination’s exit at Rio Grande Avenue, our excitement rose. We were exhausted, yet exhilarated. We rolled down the car windows to feel the night air. The glow of the

traditional, mediumbodied brick building, but when we first saw the bakery as children, it stood blindingly white in an ample parking lot. A few large picture windows let daylight into the retail area, but by mid-afternoon it wasn't direct. A screen door to the left of the bakery cases let an occasional breeze pass through. By the time we arrived, around 4 or 4:30 p.m., it was probably near day’s end. Still, some doughnuts remained in the cases. Not a lot – just enough for the six in my family, PHOTO COURTESY OF BILL PEYKO Mark C. Peyko on the beach in Wildwood Crest, N.J. in 1965 plus a few more. The doughnuts served as a small indulgence Our first full day at the resort was before settling in for dinner. And after a day at the beach, we were ravenous. Still, always the bridge between the as a child, I remember handling my powfamiliar and the new. Before the dered doughnut with care. Although all the bakery’s doughnuts were light and airy, the age of social media, that meant raspberry-filled were a little heavier. The exploring the island and seefirst bite typically yielded a little filling or ing firsthand what had changed none at all, but by the second, you were in from the previous summer. heaven. The doughnut’s filling was sweet, but not overpowering. More like a raspboardwalk could be seen in the distance. As berry jam. And the ratio of pastry to filling we pulled up to the cottage, the first leg of always seemed perfect. our trip was over. We needed rest, but were That memory is over 40 years old, but it almost too excited to sleep. always spurs recollections of other things. Our first full day at the resort was always How clean the bakery was, the flight of the bridge between the familiar and the new. steps that led to an upstairs apartment, and Before the age of social media, that meant ex- the shop’s relaxed, end-of-day mood. The ploring the island and seeing firsthand what couple who ran the bakery seemed old and had changed from the previous summer. It Old World. And although we were probawas also the bridge between our summertime bly some of the last people they saw before lives in Ohio and the excitement of being a closing, they never rushed us. Wildwood vacation family. As I get older, I wonder if I’m exaggeratLike most families on vacation, we had ing the importance of that doughnut. Was our favorite haunts and rituals. In the it really that good? Or is it just inextricably 1960s and ’70s, that meant visiting the tied to the memory of being in that bakery Marine Italian Bakery on New Jersey Ave- with my dad and siblings? Was it the innue after a day at the beach. Although cer- dividual elements or the total experience? tain vacation memories have faded a little Can they be separated? Of course not. around the edges, going to the bakery for Back at the cottage, with the daily doughnuts in late afternoon has not. paper spread out and damp from my The bakery was housed in one of those bathing suit, I read the comics and pawhite-washed modern buildings that her- tiently waited for dinner. I’m not sure if alded the post-war tourist boom in the my doughnut ever lasted the ride up Rio Wildwoods. Earlier photographs show a Grande, but it doesn’t really matter.

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When the Spanish Flu hung like a black cloud over the Valley BY SEAN T. POSEY METRO MONTHLY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

HEATERS, CAFES, BARS AND churches closed. A deserted downtown Youngstown with hardly a soul on the street. An order for citizens to stay cloistered in their homes. This could easily describe the Youngstown area in 2020, but it’s actually a description of the city nearly 102 years ago as the Spanish Flu hung like a black cloud over the Mahoning Valley and the world. “Pleasures were abandoned, even the most ordinary social amenities were almost foregone,” wrote industrialist Joseph Butler in his 1921 book “History of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, Ohio.” No one from his generation would forget the months of horror in the late fall and winter of 1918. However, until recently, the Spanish Influenza was part of a “collective forgetting in American life,” according to Laura Spinney, author of “Pale Rider: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and How It Changed the World.” The same could be said here in the Mahoning Valley. For the story of the virus in this area isn’t just part of local history – it holds lessons for those of us living through the COVID-19 pandemic today. The first documented case of what became known as the Spanish Influenza emerged at Camp Funston at Fort Riley in Kansas in March 1918. The infected individual, a base cook, reported having a sore throat, fever and headache. Hundreds more fell ill at the base over the upcoming weeks. Funston funneled rural conscripts into the American Expeditionary Force headed for France, helping to spread the virus. This was the first (comparatively mild) wave of the flu, one that had its biggest impact on the battlefields of Europe, helping to slow the German “Kaiserschlacht” offensive on the Western Front in the spring. Unlike the Allied and Central Powers, who censored reporting, neutral Spain freely reported on the outbreak of influenza. This led to the impression that the virus, which became known as the Spanish Flu or Spanish “grippe,” had originated in Spain. After dissipating during the summer, the virus emerged in Boston in August, bring-

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Youngstown’s Central Square looking north toward Wick Avenue, circa 1918.

ing a wave of suffering that slowly unfolded during the fall and early winter. Most of the virus’ victims (anywhere from 2.5 to 5 percent of the world’s population) died between mid-September and mid-December, according to Spinney. Reporting in the Vindicator estimated a death rate of between 7 and 10 percent for Ohio during the height of the outbreak. On Oct. 1, the Chillicothe Gazette reported that 60 percent of the city’s population – located next to Camp Sherman, where influenza raged – was infected. Six days later, the local Czecho-Slovak community held a rally in downtown Youngstown that attracted thousands of onlookers. A large rally held at the South High School auditorium followed.

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“Pleasures were abandoned, even the most ordinary social amenities were almost foregone,” wrote industrialist Joseph Butler in his 1921 book “History of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, Ohio.”

The Youngstown Telegram reported a total of 236 cases as of Oct. 11. That same day the board of health announced the closing of all churches, theaters, saloons, banquets, indoor gatherings, dance halls, poolrooms and bowling alleys. They urged street cars to run below full capacity, and the police descended on East Federal Street to try and close coffee houses and saloons that repeatedly refused to heed the order. Hotels, where many railroad men and itinerant workers lived, remained open. “The only bright spots were the hotel lobbies,” the Vindicator reported. “Traveling men and others living in the hostelries, having nowhere else to go, thronged the corridors and lounging rooms, chatting,

This event almost certainly facilitated the spread of flu throughout the local community. Three days later the Youngstown Vindicator called the outbreak of influenza in the area an “epidemic unchecked.” Four deaths were reported along with 20 cases at the Glenwood Children’s Home for a total of 71 new cases in one day. At the time of the parade, the local health board had reported only 16 total cases in Youngstown. SEE SPANISH FLU, PAGE 9

SPANISH FLU, FROM PAGE 8 reading or smoking. ‘How long do you think this will last?’ was the question asked by them all.” It didn’t take long for the hospital system to be overwhelmed. At the time, only Youngstown Hospital Association’s facility on Oak Hill and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital on Belmont served the city. Due to a marked lack of hospital beds, South High and Jefferson schools quickly transformed into emergency hospitals. Baldwin Memorial Kindergarten in the downtown became an influenza-maternity ward. Many professional nurses were in Europe as part of the war effort, and the local Red Cross estimated the city lacked even a quarter of the nursing staff necessary to address the crisis. Much like what is happening now in New York, hospitals in Youngstown and around the country urged nurses to graduate early and work in emergency facilities. Graduate nurses could expect to make $1.50 an hour, undergraduates $1.25 and nurse’s aides $1. Clergy, teachers and even students volunteered to work in the hospitals. One of the only first-hand accounts we have of that experience comes from Joseph Higley Jr., a student at the time, who told his tale to the YSU Oral History Program in 1977. “We received the first patient, who was brought in with a dying condition,” Higley told the interviewer. “They had one nurse on night duty. This first patient died. I had the preliminary job of laying him out, washing him and calling the undertaker.” He estimated that about 90 out of the approximately 380 patients at South High School died. The number included at least three teachers who volunteered to nurse terminally ill patients. “Not one of us boys even got a sniffle from the flu, and yet people were dying all around us,” Higley remembered. The boys were lucky. Six-year-old Celia Krautheim died at South High only days after her mother, Catherine and 10-yearold brother, Emil. Several officers who survived the war in Europe succumbed at home from flu-related pneumonia. Even Fred S. Bunn, the superintendent of Youngstown City Hospital, died while sick with influenza. The Vindicator reported 29 deaths on Oct. 30 alone – the height of the epidemic. The names of the dead and their addresses appeared daily in the paper like a grim mantra. No section of the city remained untouched. “Very few homes have escaped from the disease,” the Vindicator reported of the Science Hill neighborhood,

East Federal, looking east, downtown Youngstown. Undated photo postcard.

“and in some instances whole families are affected.” “Youngstown’s population was roughly double what it is today,” said Bill Lawson, head of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. “The neighborhoods were very compact at that time. Living conditions were tight. Large families and multiple families in dwellings.” This proved to be a perfect environment for spreading the flu. Girard officials called on volunteers to emulate the wartime courage of their “brothers in khaki” and serve in the local emergency hospital. In Lowellville, Sharon Steel Hoop gave its clubhouse over to the village for use as a hospital. One Lowellville resident lost 12 of his family members to the flu. Local quarantine regulations pro-

hibited him from even attending their funerals. Desperate citizens turned to patent medicines, a common scourge of the era, to ward off influenza. Ads for Hyomei inhalers, basically an antiseptic inhaler containing eucalyptus and advertised as a flu preventative, appeared regularly in the Vindicator. People also melted camphor with lard and rubbed it over their throats, an old-fashioned method of supposedly warding off the flu. The flu appeared to subside in the city in early November. During a tour of the area, Dr. J. E. Hunter of the U.S. Public Health Service said, “Youngstown is the best organized, in the best shape to handle the epidemic of any city in the state.” South High

reported five deaths on Nov. 5, the lowest number in days. Yet any jubilation appeared premature, as the Vindicator reported 233 new cases and 27 deaths on Nov. 8. Only on Dec. 21 did the city allow theaters to reopen at 80 percent capacity. Seven days later the city lifted the restrictions on businesses and public gatherings. Yet even as the flu dissipated, a crime wave hit beleaguered Youngstown, which the Telegram in turn blamed on chaos caused by the pandemic. The headline “Thugs Unchecked in Vice Carnival” dominated the front page as the year’s end drew near. There are still similarities and lessons we can glean today from the 1918 influenza pandemic. “Like now, 1918 was a novel H1N1 influenza virus that was spreading across the country,” Lawson said. And just as in 1918, “social distancing” is important. This is one of the conclusions the National Academy of Sciences came to in a 2007 paper examining the response of various municipalities to the Spanish Flu: “Cities in which multiple interventions were implemented at an early phase of the epidemic had peak death rates ≈ (approximately equal to) 50% lower than those that did not and had lesssteep epidemic curves.” It’s fairly clear that the Czecho-Slovak parade in early October helped spread influenza throughout the Youngstown area. Similarily, in Philadelphia, a Liberty Loan parade held on Sept. 28 attracted an estimated 200,000 people. Within days, over 600 cases emerged, and approximately 16,000 Philadelphians died over the next six months. And much like in the aftermath of 1918, after the virus reaches its peak in most of America, we may see the periodic reemergence of COVID-19, at least until a workable vaccine is made available. metro30 podcast #020: ‘Sean Posey – Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918’

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Mark Peyko and Sean Posey discuss why the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 is resonating with local readers. Mark Peyko hosts. Visit https:// w w w.ihear t.com/ podcast/256-metro3043095645/episode/sean-posey-spanish-flupandemic-61076884/ Metro30 is produced in collaboration with the Youngstown Radio Reading Service. Our podcast is available on iTunes and iHeart Radio. To listen and subscribe, visit: • iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metro30/id1460747619 • iHeartradio: https://www.iheart.com/pod cast/256-metro30-43095645/

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he Department of Art at Youngstown State University is announcing a new weekly activity to engage art aficionados, or those who aspire to be, in an easy to use challenge. The YSU DepARTment Sketchbook Challenge is a weekly activity where a challenge prompt will be posted on the YSUArts Instagram feed every TuesChallenges may day until Aug. 11. Challenges may ininclude a brief clude a brief introintroduction duction to an artist, to an artist, technique, medium or technique, art element and are designed for anyone over medium or art element and are the age of 10. With the exception designed for of paper or a sketchanyone over the book and a pencil, age of 10. no special tools are required. However, colored pencils, paint, gel pens, sharpie markers, a glue stick, stickers, scissors, or old magazines may be utilized for upcoming challenges. Participants then have the opportunity to share their images on Instagram using the hashtag #ysuartsketchbookchallenge; by tagging the Art Department on Facebook; or by emailing ysuarts@gmail.com “The YSUART’s sketchbook challenge was devised as a fun and ‘challenging’ way to connect with artists of all skill levels, especially those that harbor a fear of the blank page and need a little push,” said Joy Christiansen Erb, art department chairwoman. “I am very excited about the opportunity to encourage art making throughout the summer to help individuals find a creative outlet.” New challenges will be posted every Tuesday, but participants may work at their own pace starting at any time since the challenges do not build on one another. More information is available by calling the Office of Community Engagement and Events at 330-727-7514.

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HEALTH

Protect skin from sun, especially in summer FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL

early 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even deadly. Fortunately, most skin cancers can be prevented. Ultraviolet (UV) rays—from the sun or from artificial sources like tanning beds—are known to cause skin cancer. Damage from exposure to UV rays builds up over time, so sun protection should start at an early age.

Stay sun-safe outdoors

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Virtual 5K to benefit Oh Wow!

omes and Hops recently announced its first annual 5K Growler Race, with all proceeds benefiting the OH WOW! Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology in Youngstown. Due to COVID-19, the race will be held virtually. Participants can complete their 5K through Sunday, June 28. People can complete the 5K in their neighborhood, a park, or even on a treadmill. Participants should record their time with Second Sole. Visit https://runsignup. com/Race/OH/Youngstown/HomesandHopsVirtual5K for more information. An added incentive for race participants is a collaboration with local breweries – Birdfish Brewing in Columbiana, Biker Brewhouse in Austintown, Noble Creature in Youngstown and Modern Methods in Warren – which will allow 5K participants over the age of 21 to redeem one beer at a participating brewery of their choice. “Homes and Hops has always been about how our local businesses come together to support the larger community, and this is perfect example of that,” said Lisa Resnick, founder of Homes & Hops and a Realtor at Burgan Real Estate. “OH WOW! is a tremendous asset to

■ Protect your family and yourself from skin cancer. Stay sun-safe outdoors and discourage indoor and outdoor tanning. ■ Seek shade, especially during midday hours. This includes 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March through October. Umbrellas, trees, or other shelters can provide relief from the sun. ■ Be extra careful around surfaces that reflect the sun’s rays, like sand, water, and concrete. ■ Wear sun-protection gear like a hat with a wide brim and sunglasses to protect your face and eyes. ■ Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts and other eye problems. Wrap-around sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays offer the best protection by blocking UV rays from the side. ■ Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants or a long skirt for additional protection. If that’s not practical, try wearing a T-shirt or a beach cover-up. ■ Apply a thick layer of broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher at least 15 minutes before going outside, even on cloudy or overcast days. Reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off.

All proceeds from the 5K Growler Race benefit the OH WOW! Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology in Limit UV exposure: discourage tanning Youngstown. ■ UV rays are strongest from late morning

through mid-afternoon; near the equator; during summer months; and at high altitudes. ■ Remember that sunburns and skin damage can occur even on cloudy or overcast days. ■ Indoor and outdoor tanning often begin in the teen years and continue into adulthood. Don’t wait to teach your children about the dangers of tanning. Children may be more receptive than teens, so start the conversation early.

our area and we are fortunate to be able to partner with them to support their goals of continuing to grow to a hub of STEM education for the entire Valley.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, OH WOW! has been closed to the public but has reached over 300,000 people across all Indoor tanning social media platforms with WOWtastic! ■ Exposes users to intense levels of UV rays, a projects and experiments that can be per- known cause of cancer. ■ Does not offer protection against future sunformed at home. Other participating local businesses in- burns. A “base tan” is actually a sign of skin damage. clude Platt Insurance, Union Home MortSunglasses gage, Mercy Health Foundation – Mahoning protect your Valley, City Machine Technologies, RAT eyes from UV Creative, Market Title and Second Sole. rays and reduce Race organizers have a goal of 300 parthe risk of cataticipants. Each participant will receive a racts and other 5k training guide for beginners, a medal, a eye problems. shirt and the free beverage from a particiWrap-around pating brewery. Proof of participation will sunglasses that be managed via submission of race times to block both UVA Second Sole in Boardman. and UVB rays.

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PARKS & RECREATION

Physical-distancing recreation includes trails, golf courses, nature areas Park & rec departments City of Warren Parks and Recreation Department. 521 Main Ave., S.W., Warren; 330-841-2641. Parks are open from 7 a.m. until dark. City of Youngstown Parks and Recreation Department.Youngstown City Hall, 26 S. Phelps St., Youngstown; 330-742-8711. Parks are open 7 a.m. until dark. Mill Creek MetroParks. 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Visit www. millcreekmetroparks.com for more information.

Fitness & community centers The Youngstown-Warren area has many private, membership-based fitness facilities. Consult the Yellow Pages for listings. Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center. YSU campus, Fifth Avenue near Spring Street, Youngstown; 330-941-3488. Associated Neighborhood Centers - McGuffey Centre Inc., 1649 Jacobs Road, Youngstown; 330744-4377. Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown. 2105 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown; 330-782-2714. www.ytownbgc.org. Buckeye Elks Youth Center. 421 North Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-1115. Niles Wellness Center. 213 Sharkey Drive (GPS address: 1000 West Park Ave.), Niles; 330-349-9355. www.nileswellnesscenter.com. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown. 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330-746-3251. www. jewishyoungstown.org. YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch). 17 N.. Champion St., Youngstown; 330-744-8411. www.youngstownymca. org. Member-based, all-ages facility. YMCA (Davis Branch). 45 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-480-5656. www.youngstownymca.org. Memberbased, all-ages facility. YWCA of Warren. 375 N. Park Ave., Warren; 330-3731010. www.ywcaofwarren.org. YWCA of Youngstown. 25 W.Rayen Ave.,Youngstown; 330-746-6361. www.ywca.org/youngstown.

Individual sports/activities Bicycling (associations) Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen Bicycle Club. e-mail: info@ outspokinwheelmen.com. www.outspokinwheelmen. com. Recreational cycling club is comprised of members from Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana and Lawrence counties. Visit website for activities.

Bicycling trails Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail. Columbiana County. Runs 11 miles along Little Beaver Creek. The trail begins in Lisbon and courses to Leetonia along the rail bed of the former Erie Lackawanna Railroad. Offers scenic views of Little Beaver Creek. MetroParks Bikeway, Mahoning County. Trail runs from Western Reserve Road in Canfield to the Trumbull County border. The paved trail is 11 miles. Parking is available at MetroParks Farm (Canfield) and the Kirk Road Trailhead in Austintown. Stavich Bicycle Trail. Mahoning and Lawrence counties. This 10-mile trail runs from Struthers and Lowellville to New Castle. Riders will see the Mahoning River, downtown Lowellville and a beaver pond. Western Reserve Greenway. Ashtabula County. This 43-mile trail extends from Ashtabula to Warren.

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A directory of public golf courses appears in this section. Boating, Canoeing, Sailing & Rowing Also see city/state parks and Mill Creek MetroParks. Canoe City Park.Trumbull County Metro Parks, 75 North Leavitt Road, Leavittsburg. The park is located 1 mile from the Route 5 Bypass.

Exercise and walking trails Austintown Township Park. 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-799-6989. Offers a metered walking trail, a wooded nature trail and the “Braille Trail,” a guided trail for the visually impaired. This quarter- mile trail includes a rope guide and signage explaining park wildlife and vegetation. Closes after dark. Beaver Creek State Park. Columbiana County; 330-385-3091. This 3,038-acre park offers 16 miles of hiking trails. Boardman Township Park. 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8105. Offers a walking trail and various trail off-shoots. Ford Nature Education Center. Youngstown; 330740-7107. Features the “Virginia J. Axtmann Nature Trail for All People,” a barrier-free 1,635 foot nature trail with signage pointing out the various plants and trees. Grand River Wildlife Area. 6686 state Route 534, West Farmington, Trumbull County; 330-889-3280.This 7,000-acre facility has wetlands, lakes and ponds. Howland Trustees Wildlife Preserve. 2000 Rosegarden, Howland; 330-856-9707. This 169-acre park includes a lake and a 200-acre natural area/ wildlife sanctuary. Main Park No. 1. 2000 Rosegarden, Howland; 330856-9707. This 169-acre park offers hiking trails, a 200acre natural area and a wildlife sanctuary. McGuffey Nature Preserve. McGuffey Road, Coitsville Township. This 78-acre nature preserve permits hiking. On-site parking. Mill Creek MetroParks.7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Mill Creek Park, established in 1891 by Volney Rogers, is a 2,530acre park that courses through western and southern Youngstown and portions of Boardman. Features 21 miles of drives, 15 miles of trails, sports and recreational facilities, gardens, and natural areas. Contains an extensive network of trails. The Gorge Trail Boardwalk

offers a 2-mile all-weather walkway along Mill Creek. (See the hiking trails section for Mill Creek MetroParks for individual trails.) Mosquito Lake State Park. Trumbull County; 330637-2856. State park offers 3,961 land acres and 7,850 water acres, including 2 miles of hiking trails. Packard Park. 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330841-2641. Exercise trails around perimeter of park. Perkins Park. Perkins Drive at Mahoning Avenue, Warren; 330-841-2641. Features an asphalt path of varying grades that courses through the park. Poland Municipal Forest. Poland Township. Offers trails through a mature wooded area. Wick Park. 260 Park Ave., North Side; 330-742-8711. This 34.14 acre park features a jogging path. A popular place for walking throughout the day. Yellow Creek Park. Mill Creek MetroParks, Bridge Street at Lowellville Road, Struthers; 330-755-7275. Hiking trails amid a glacial valley along Yellow Creek.

Disc (Frisbee) golf Young’s Run Disc Golf Course. Educational Highway, adjacent to Kent State Trumbull, Route 45, Champion.Young’s Run is sited in Clarence Darrow Park and part of the Trumbull County Metro Parks system. This 18-hole disc course in open and wooded areas. Wick Park. 260 Park Ave., North Side; 330-742-8711. Offers a disc golf course in the interior of the park.

Golf courses (public) Ash Hills. 2544 Niles-Cortland Road N.E., Cortland; 330-637-3841. 9 holes. Bedford Trails. 713 Bedford Road, Lowellville; 330536-2234. 18 holes. Bristolwood. 7108 Mahoning Ave., Bristolville; 330889-3771. 9 holes. Bronzwood. 9645 Kinsman-Pymatuning, Kinsman; 330-876-5300. 18 holes. Buck Run. 29742 Buck Road, Salem; 330-537-4218. 9 holes. Copeland Hills. 41703 Metz Road, Columbiana; 330-482-3221. 18 holes. Cranberry Hills. 4891 Clovercrest Drive N.W., Warren; 330-847-2884.

Deer Creek. 7691 E. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-5341395. 18 holes. Diamond Back. 9399 Leffingwell Road, Canfield; 330-533-3053. 9 holes. Donnybrook. 3265 Schotten Road, Hubbard; 330534-1872. 9 holes. Doughton. 2600 Seifert-Lewis Road, Hubbard; 330568-7005. 18 holes. Forest Oaks. 4788 Parkman Road, Warren; 330-8982852. 27 holes. Hidden Oaks. 903 Sodom-Hutchings Road, Vienna; 856-6872. 9 holes. High Grove. 2977 S. Newton Falls Road, Newton Falls; 330-538-2305. Kale Creek Golf Course. 10586 Cable Line Road, Newton Falls; 330-654-0805. Lakeside. 2404 Southeast River Road, Lake Milton; 330-547-2797. 18 holes. Links at Firestone Farms. 105 St. Andrews Drive, Columbiana; 330-482-7888. Mahoning Country Club. 710 E. Liberty St., Girard; 330-545-2519. 18 holes. Mill Creek. Shields Road, Boardman; 330-702-3000. 36 holes. Northwood. 635 Champion Ave., Warren; 330-8477608. 9 holes. Old Avalon. 9794 E. Market St., Howland; 330-8564329. 18 holes. Olde Dutch Mill. 2745 Grandview Road, Lake Milton; 330-654-4100. 18 holes. Pine Lakes. 6233 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-5349026. 18 holes. Prestwick. 4096 Cadwallader Sonk Road, Cortland; 330-637-7901. 9 holes. Reserve Run. 625 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 330-758-1017. 9 holes. Riverview. 3903 State Route 82, Newton Falls; 330898-5674. 18 holes. Salem Hills. 12688 S. Salem-Warren Road, Goshen; 330-337-8033. 18 holes. Stambaugh. 202 Gypsy Lane,Youngstown; 330-7435370. Municipal golf course. 9 holes. Tamer Win. 2940 Niles-Cortland Road, Cortland; 330-637-2881. 18 holes. Tam-o-Shanter. I-80 at Route 18, West Middlesex, Pa.; 724-981-3552. 18 holes. Valley Golf. 41784 Cherry Fork Road, Columbiana; 330-482-9464. 9 holes. Walnut Run. 601 E. Main St., Cortland; 330-6384653. 9 holes. Yankee Run. 7610 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; 330-448-8096. 18 holes.

Skating (inline) Austintown Township Park. 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-799-6989. Metered walking trail. Boardman Township Park. 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8105. Paved driveway area. Mill Creek MetroParks. 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Offers 21 miles of roads and designated areas for inline skating. Mosquito Lake State Park. 1439 State Route 305, Cortland; 330-637-2856 (park office), 330-638-5700 (campground). Paved roadways for inline skating. Perkins Park. Perkins Drive at Mahoning Avenue, Warren; 330-841-2641. Asphalt path of varying grades for jogging and inline skating.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES

Responsible ReStart Ohio establishes guidelines for fitness centers, leagues COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, recently provided the following sector opening dates established as part of the Responsible RestartOhio plan. ■ Child Care – As of Sunday, May 31, childcare providers in Ohio were permitted to reopen if providers could meet required safety protocols. To ensure that these establishments operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine’s Early Childhood Advisory Council created a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for childcare centers to follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended best practices can be found at coronavirus.ohio.gov. “Our goal is to have the safest child care system in the nation – one that nurtures the health and continued growth and development of our children and one that protects the health and safety of our child care workers and teachers,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “Moving forward, child care is going to look different for children, parents, and teachers. But we must get this right, or we run the risk of exposing more people to COVID-19.” To assist in the reopening of child care centers, Ohio will use more than $60 million in federal CARES Act funding to provide reopening grants to all of Ohio’s childcare providers, including family childcare, childcare centers, and both publiclyfunded and private providers. More information on how to apply will be posted to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ website. DeWine also announced that Ohio will fund a research project to study best practices for controlling the spread of COVID-19 in child-care settings. Information gathered from the study will continue to inform child care regulations moving forward. The May 31 reopening date also applied to day camps that can meet required safety protocols. A detailed list of guidelines and best practices for day camps will be available at coronavirus.ohio.gov. ■ Campgrounds – As of Thursday, May 21, campgrounds in Ohio were permitted to reopen if these facilities could meet required safety protocols. To ensure that campgrounds operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine’s Outdoor Recreation Advisory Group created a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for day camps to follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended best practices for both campgrounds and campers is available at coronavirus.ohio.gov. ■ Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (select services) – As of Tuesday, May 26, Ohio Bureau

of Motor Vehicles (BMV) locations in Ohio were permitted to reopen for certain services if these facilities could meet required safety protocols. Services that can be accomplished online should still be done online. More details on online BMV services can be found at oplates.com. To ensure that each deputy registrar location operates in the safest manner possible, the BMV is creating a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for deputy registrars to follow. A full list of mandatory and recommended best practices will be available soon at coronavirus.ohio.gov.

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■ Gyms & Fitness Centers – As of Tuesday, May 26, gyms and fitness centers in Ohio were permitted to reopen if these facilities could meet required safety protocols. To ensure that these establishments operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine’s Gyms Advisory Group is creating a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for gyms and fitness centers to follow. A full list of mandatory and recommended best practices will be available at coronavirus.ohio.gov. ■ Adult and Youth Sports Leagues (noncontact/limited contact) – As of Tuesday, May

26, sports leagues in Ohio were permitted to operate if these leagues could meet required safety protocols. This applies only to non-contact and limited-contact sports. To ensure that non-contact and limited-contact sports leagues operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine’s Large Venue Advisory Group is creating a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for sports leagues to follow. A full list of mandatory and recommended best practices will be available soon at coronavirus.ohio. gov. At press time, safety protocols for high-contact sports were in development. ■ Public & Club Pools – As of Tuesday, May 26, public pools and club pools that are regulated by local health departments in Ohio were permitted to reopen if these facilities could meet required safety protocols. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas. Proper operation and maintenance (including disinfection with chlorine and bromine) of these facilities should inactivate the virus in the water. To ensure that these pools operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine’s Outdoor Recreation Advisory Group is creating a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for these facilities to follow. A full list of mandatory and recommended best practices will be available soon at coronavirus.ohio.gov. This does not apply to water parks or amusement parks. At press times, safety protocols for these venues were in development. ■ Horse Racing (no spectators) – As of Friday, May 22, horse racing in Ohio is permitted, if operations can meet required safety protocols. Spectators will not be permitted. To ensure that these establishments operate in the safest manner possible, the DeWine administration worked with the Ohio State Racing Commission to create a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for agricultural horse racing operations to follow. A full list of mandatory and recommended best practices will be available soon at coronavirus.ohio.gov. This does not apply to casinos and racinos. At press time, safety protocols for these venues were in development. For more information on Ohio’s response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov. or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.

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RECREATION

RECREATION FROM PAGE 13 Wick Park. 260 Park Ave., North Side; 330-742-8711. This 34.14 acre park features an asphalt path around the park’s perimeter. Popular with walkers and joggers.

Yoga The Youngstown-Warren area has many fitness facilities and health-care providers that offer yoga classes. Consult the Yellow Pages.

Team Sports Sailing Berlin Yacht Club. 16337 N. View Drive, North Benton; 330-998-3860. www.berlinyachtclub.com. See the website for schedules.

Mill Creek MetroParks facilities Mill Creek MetroParks. 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Mill Creek Park, established in 1891 by Volney Rogers, is a 2,530-acre park that courses through western and southern Youngstown and portions of Boardman. Features 21 miles of drives, 15 miles of trails, sports and recreational facilities, gardens, natural areas and picnic areas. In addition, the park system maintains the Vickers Nature Area and the McGuffey farm and estate on the East Side of Youngstown. Key: R = residents; NR = nonresidents.

Fields and recreation facilities Volney Rogers Field. Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Walter H. Scholl Recreation Area. Youngstown; 330-702-3000. James L. Wick Jr. Recreation Area. Youngstown; 330-702-3000. This 65-acre center includes an 18-hole par 3 golf course. Boating, various locations. Boats and canoes that do not exceed four horsepower are OK. The park permits shore and boat fishing May through November. Football fields, various locations. 330-740-7114. Golf, various locations. Mill Creek features a 36-hole course, a lighted par 3, and a miniature golf course. Mill Creek Golf Course, near Shields Road, Boardman; 330-758-7926. Mill Creek Par 3 Golf Course, James L. Wick Jr. Recreation Area; 330-740-7114.

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Hiking Trails The park contains a network of trails. The Gorge Trail Boardwalk is a 2-mile all-weather walkway along Mill Creek. Additional hiking trails appear below. Artist’s Trail. Scenic trail takes in a WPA wall built during the Depression. Level of difficulty: easy. Distance: 1/4 mile. Virginia J. Axtmann Nature Trail for All People. Trail takes in scenic and natural views. Level of difficulty: easy, barrier-free. Distance: 1/4 mile. East Channel and Islands Trail. Flat terrain through a wetland and wildflower area. Distance: 1 mile. West Channel and Islands Trail. Level of difficulty: fairly easy with slight grades. Distance: 1 mile. East Cohasset Trail. Courses along Lake Cohasset and the historic Suspension Bridge. Level of difficulty: moderately difficult. Distance: 1.5 miles. West Cohasset Walk. Trail takes in the park’s hemlocks and Lake Cohasset. Level of difficulty: moderately difficult with steps and slight grades. Distance: 1 mile. Davies Wetland Trail. Trail courses through wetlands habitat. Level of difficulty: easy. Access: barrier-free. Distance: 1/4 mile.

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East Glacier Trail. Trail takes in wildlife and the Parapet Bridge. Level of difficulty: fairly easy, with a flat terrain. Distance: 1/2 mile. East Golf Hike/Bike Trail. Popular trail is heavily used my cyclists, joggers, walkers, and in-line skaters. Level of difficulty: easy with a flat surface. Access: barrier-free. Distance: 1.5 miles. East Gorge Walk. Trail takes in stone outcroppings, lush vegetation and Lanterman’s Falls. Level of difficulty: moderately difficult with steps and a boardwalk. Distance: 1/2 mile. West Gorge Trail. Trail takes in Lake Newport Dam. Level of difficulty: moderately difficult with some hills. Distance: 1 mile. Lily Pond Circle Trail. Loops around the Lily Pond, with lots of wildlife viewing. Level of difficulty: Easy, with flat terrain. Distance: 1/4 mile. East Newport Hike/Bike Trail. Trail takes in views of the Daffodil Meadow and Lake Newport. Level of difficulty: relatively easy, with some slight hills. Distance: 1.75 miles. West Newport Trail. Trail has a view of Lake Newport and the park’s wetland area. Level of difficulty: moderately difficult with some hills. Distance: 1 mile. Old Tree Trail. Trail takes in panoramic views of Lake Glacier. Level of difficulty: fairly difficult, with hills. Distance: 1 mile. Vickers Nature Preserve. Located on Route 224. This 262- acre preserve spans diverse habitats, such as meadowlands, woodlands, wetlands, and ponds.

MetroParks gardens & nature areas Fellows Riverside Gardens. 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. This 6-acre garden complex includes: a gardening and visitor’s center; a rose garden (1,300 individual rose bushes); annuals and perennials; flagstone terraces overlooking the city and Lake Glacier; and a Victorian-style gazebo. Open dawn to dusk.

Youngstown parks The Youngstown system is open from 7 a.m. until dark. Call 330-742-8711 for pavilions and playgrounds. For field permits, call 330-742-8974 between 9 a.m. and noon on Monday and Wednesday. Arlington Heights Recreation Center, 801 Park Ave., North Side; 330-747-3299. Bancroft Park. 151 Wynchwood Lane, South Side; 330-742-8711. Borts Ballfield. 1930 Oakwood Ave., West Side; 330-742-8711. Buckeye Plat Field. 2100 Buckeye Circle at Loveland Road, South Side; 330-742-8711. Chase Park. 1140 W. Federal St., North Side; 330742-8711. See Arlington Heights Recreation Center. Crandall Park. 400 Redondo Road, North Side. This 46.77-acre park has grills, trails, and a lake. (Irma) Davis Park. Oakhill and Kenmore avenues, South Side. Evergreen Park. 113 E. Evergreen Ave., South Side. Gibson Field. 1461 Gibson, South Side. Hillman Park. 310 Falls Ave., South Side. Homestead Park. 829 Dewey Ave., South Side. Ipe Field. 1126 E. Midlothian, South Side. (Norman) Johnson Park. 2201 Knapp St., East Side. Kirkmere Park. Kirk Road, West Side. Kochis Park.Florence Street at Lakeview, West Side. Lincoln Park. 301 Lincoln Park Drive, East Side. A 59.28-acre park. Lynn Avenue Playground. 1940 Lynn Ave., South Side. This 2.5-acre park offers a jogging path.

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MVSD. 180 Dunlap Ave., West Side. . Oakland Field. 1801 McCartney Road, East Side. Pemberton Park/Donnell Field.3202 Shady Run Road, South Side. Sheridan Playground. 3403 Hudson Drive, South Side. South Side Park. South and Marion avenues, South Side. Spring Common Park. Mahoning at Spring Common Bridge, Youngstown. This 3.91-acre riverfront park offers two picnic and parking areas, and two boat docks. An elevated deck overlooks the Mahoning River and the B&O Station complex. Stambaugh Field. 1030 Glenwood Avenue at Carroll Street, South Side. A 7.2-acre facility. (Henry) Stambaugh Golf Course. 202 Gypsy Lane, North Side. This 9-hole public course opened in 1923. Designed by Herbert Loger and John Morley. Has a clubhouse, driving carts and pull carts. Victory Field. 615 Cassius, East Side. A 13.61-acre park. (John) White Playground. 2300 Kimmell Ave., East Side. This 5-acre park has a jogging path. Wick Park. 260 Park Ave., North Side; 330-742-8711. This 34.14 acre park features a walking/jogging path. West End Park (formerly Stambaugh Park). 2420 Roy St., West Side. A 6-acre facility.

Mahoning County: parks Austintown Township Park. 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-799-6989. Boardman Township Park. 375 Boardman-Poland Road; 330-726-8105. Roosevelt Park. 800 Struthers-Liberty Road, Campbell; 330-755-7445. Woodburning stoves, picnic tables and grills. Yellow Creek Park/Mill Creek MetroParks.Bridge Street at Lowellville Road, Struthers; 330-755-7275.

Warren: parks For information, call 330-841-2641. Burbank Park. Tod Avenue down hill to Olian, Warren; 330-841-2641. Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren; 330841-2641. Landscaped downtown square. Deemer Park. Front Street behind Western Reserve Junior High School, Warren; 330-841-2641. Lincoln Park. North Atlantic Street, Warren; 330841-2641. Packard Park. 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330841-2641. Offers outdoor grills, a pond for fishing, and bathrooms. Perkins Park. Perkins Drive, Warren; 330-841-2641. Quimby Park. Austin Avenue, Warren; 330-841-2641. Southwest Park. Palmyra Road, Warren; 330-841-2641. Warren Community Amphitheater. West of Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren; 330841-2641.

Trumbull County: parks Bolindale DeForest Park, Ridge Road. Howland; 330-856-9707. Churchill Park. Belmont Avenue near ChurchillHubbard, Liberty; 330-759-1315. Clarence Darrow Park. Educational Highway, adjacent to KSU Trumbull Campus, Route 45, Champion Township. This 32-acre park is part of the Trumbull County Metro Parks system. It features wooded and cleared areas and Young’s Run (Frisbee) Disc Golf Course. In addition, the park is the setting for the Annual Trumbull County Bird Count. Foster Park. Damascus Newton Falls Road, near

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RECREATION Transportation The following information on transportation was compiled before the COVID-19 pandemic. We are including it for future reference.

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Local bald eagle viewing opportunities include the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area. See related article on Page 33. Route 534, Newton Township. Provides first available canoe launch below Lake Milton. A 3-acre park that runs about 14 miles to Canoe City Park. Harding Park. 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard; 330534-3099. Howland Trustees Wildlife Preserve. 2000 Rosegarden, Howland; 330-856-9707. This 169-acre park features two pavilions, eight soccer fields, playgrounds, four tennis courts, two basketball courts, a bocce court, horseshoe pit, trails, softball diamond, lake, and 200-acre natural area/wildlife sanctuary. Liberty Center Park. 1315 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty; 330-759-1315. Stevens Park. Crandon. Niles; 330-544-9000. Waddell Park. West Park Avenue, Niles; 330-544-9000.

Regional & State Parks Guilford Lake State Park. 6835 East Lake Road, Lisbon; 330-222-1712. Located on the west fork of the Little Beaver Creek. The lake is stocked with bass, bluegill, crappie and channel catfish. Offerings include fishing, picnicking, a 600-foot beach, a 518-acre wildlife area, and a half-mile hiking trail. Offers three boat launch ramps. Powered watercraft is limited to 10 horsepower. Pets permitted. Lake Milton State Park. 16801 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-4989. Features over 1,000 land and 1,685 water acres. Offerings include fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming and boating. Park offers unlimited horsepower for watercraft, three launch ramps, seasonal dock rentals and fuel. Offers a 600-foot beach. The reservoir is home to all types of waterfowl and shorebirds. Pets are permitted in the park, but must be on a leash. Mosquito Lake State Park. 1439 State Route 305, Cortland; 330-637-2856 (park office), 330- 6385700 (campground office). Includes a 7,850-acre lake stocked with walleye, bass, northern pike and crappie. Offers fishing, 20 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of bridle trails, camping (234 campsites), boating (unlimited horsepower) and a 600-foot beach. Watercraft fuel is available and the park offers five launch ramps. Biking is permitted on a 5-mile trail. Pets are permitted.

Akron-Canton Regional Airport. 5400 Lauby Road, Nor th Canton; 1-888-434-2359. www. akroncantonairport.com. CAK is located 10 miles southeast of Akron and 10 miles northwest of Canton. For airlines/phone numbers, visit www. akroncantonairport.com. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. 5300 Riverside Drive, Cleveland; 216-265-6000. www. clevelandairport.com. CLE offers service from eight different airlines and serves nearly 10 million annually. For information on airlines, parking, and shuttle services, visit www.clevelandairport.com. Pittsburgh International Airport. 1000 Airport Blvd., Pittsburgh; 412-472-3525. www.flypittsburgh. com. PIT serves more than 8 million travelers annually and is served by 12 commercial airlines. For information on individual airlines, parking, and shuttle services, visit http://www.flypittsburgh.com. Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. 1453 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, Vienna 44473; 330-8561537. www.yngwrnair.com. YNG is located 10 miles north of Youngstown and 10 miles east of Warren. The airport houses the Youngstown Air Reserve Station (910th Airlift Wing).

Buses Greyhound Bus Lines. 340 W. Federal St., Ste A,Youngstown,44503;330-743-4141.Bus transportation to most cities in the United States. Call for hours. Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA). 330-4234466. www.wrtaonline.com. Federal Station, 340 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503; 330-744-8431. Regional system serves Youngstown, Austintown, Boardman, Struthers, and Trumbull County. $1.25 for adults; 60 cents for seniors and disabled; 75 cents for students; children under 6 are free.

Trains Alliance Amtrak. 820 E. Main St., Alliance, Ohio 44601. Route: The Capitol Limited train runs daily between Washington, D.C. and Chicago. The route originates in Washington, D.C. and travels east with a stop in Alliance before continuing to Cleveland and Chicago. ALC is bare bones: no enclosed waiting area, no ticket office, and no rest rooms. Cleveland Amtrak. Cleveland Lakefront Station,200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland; 216-6965115 CLE has an enclosed waiting area, ticket offi ce and rest rooms, but no Wi-Fi, elevator or ATM. Route: The Capitol Limited train runs daily between Washington, D.C. and Chicago. The route originates in Washington, D.C. and stops in Cleveland and Alliance before heading to Chicago. From Washington, D.C., passengers follow the historic B&O line east through the Potomac Valley, past historic Harpers Ferry and the Allegheny Mountains into Pittsburgh. The train then crosses into Ohio heading north to Cleveland, and then across Ohio and Indiana into the center of Chicago. Pittsburgh Amtrak. Union Station,1100 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-471-6172. 24 hours. Union Station is a historic train station (with enclosed waiting room) at Grant Street and Liberty Avenue. Offers a ticket office, rest rooms, pay phone, elevator, ATM, but no WiFi. Offers two daily routes: Capitol Limited (Washington, D.C. to Chicago) and the Pennsylvanian (New York to Pittsburgh). This train connects in Pittsburgh with Capitol Limited trains 29 and 30, to and from Cleveland, Toledo, Chicago and intermediate points.

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ENJOY SUMMER home edition Tourism Bureau’s social-media campaign promotes activities close to home

he Trumbull County Tourism Bureau has launched a social media campaign that invites area residents to encourage visitation to Trumbull County, all while following the appropriate protocols associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The new campaign gives residents ideas on things to do in Trumbull County. The initiative was announced during National Tourism Week (May 3-9). Current travel research indicates that people will be staying closer to home through the end of the year, and visiting family and friends is one of the top planned trips. With that information, the Bureau is tak-

ing the opportunity to speak to area residents about activities they can share with those visiting Trumbull County. “We’re optimistic about the future and want to share that with the region, while not abandoning the fact that this virus will be with us for a while,” said Beth Kotwis Carmichael, executive director of Trumbull County Tourism. With lodging tax revenue expected to drop significantly through the next six months, the staff undertook various aspects of the initiative, including video and audio production, recording, editing, and script writing.

Current travel research indicates that people will be staying closer to home through the end of the year, and visiting family and friends is one of the top planned trips. The first set of videos feature ways to get outdoors. The next set will focus on how local businesses are meeting health and safety requirements. See @ExploreTrumbullCounty on Facebook to view. “We realize that everyone is dealing with the pandemic in different ways with a range of different emotions. We’ve cho-

sen, through our marketing efforts, to give people optimism about the things they can do here, all while social distancing. Some of those activities you can do today, and some will be waiting for you in the future,” said Carmichael. To request a visitor guide, visit https:// www.exploretrumbullcounty.com/requestvisitor-guide/.

Public Library launches virtual summer reading, entertainment programs This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story.” Registrations will begin to be taken June 1 at https://www. libraryvisit.org/summer-discovery.

ummer Discovery at the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will be a virtual experience running from June 1 through July 31. This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story.” Registrations will begin to be taken on June 1 at https://www.libraryvisit.org/ summer-discovery. The program will be similar to previous years in many ways, but to ensure safety in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be some changes. The program is for all ages. Children through adults will track their progress on a Bingo Card reading and activity log. To fill in one square on the Bingo Card Log, participants can either read for 15 minutes or complete one activity. Participants who fill in all of the squares on two Bingo Card Logs will earn a book and children will receive an invitation to a Fall Celebration of Summer Participants (more information will be announced closer to this event). Bingo Cards will be available online at https://www.libraryvisit.org/summer-discovery or in print. Instructions on how to redeem completed Bingo Cards or receive a print copy will be available on the Library’s website and by calling 330-259-3399, the Library’s temporary phone number. Virtual performances for summer ■ Summer Discovery will include performers in virtual format to entertain participants. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, performances will not be live, but participants can see

entertainers online. There will be no activities inside libraries and no live programming events. For more go to the Summer Discovery web page. ■ Professor Tony will treat viewers to a fairy-tale story with magic, LED juggling, and comedy. ■ Dr. Cletus Beaker and Hillbilly Silly Science will deliver a science program, as

well as fast paced on-stage actions, music, and straight-up fun. ■ Science Tellers features a story of daring adventure. Two heroes take a journey to release dragons and save their kingdom from the evil ice sorceress. Along the way, participants will explore the science of matter through experiments with dry ice, fog, bubbles, flying rockets, and more. Library programs continue on social media and on the phone ■ “Storyline” is available by calling 330259-3393. Children will hear librarians bring exciting picture books to life.

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■ “First Chapter” calls provide an opportunity for tweens to hear the first chapter of a book by calling 330-259-3394. Patrons can finish reading the book through our Hoopla app or borrow through Curbside Pickup, where and a craft or STEAM activity related to the book can also be included. Crafts can be requested by calling the Library at 330-259-3399. A new First Chapter book and craft will be offered every Monday throughout Summer Discovery.

The featured books for June are: ■ June 1 – “The Castle Mystery” by Gertrude Chandler Warner – Craft: catapult ■ June 8 – “The Cat’s Meow” by Herman Parish – Craft: woven paper cat ■ June 15 - “Ivy & Bean: Doomed to Dance” by Annie Barrows – Craft: crab ■ June 22 – “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp” by Philip Smith – Craft: magical

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■ “Storytime Live!” – Library staff will entertain with a story @LibraryMahoningCounty on Facebook every Monday night at 7 p.m. and Thursday morning at 11 a.m. ■ “Teen Reads Live!” – Members of the Library’s Teen Advisory Board and Project Lit Youngstown Community will read from teen books and share their thoughts @LibraryMahoningCounty on Facebook every Tuesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. ■ “Fiber Arts Live!” – Hear a discussion of all things fiber arts. Knitters, crochet enthusiasts, sewing machine addicts, and cross-stitch fanatics are all welcome @LibraryMahoningCounty on Facebook every Wednesday at 11 a.m. ■ “Community Cooking” – Join librarians each week as they tackle family favorite recipes. Follow the Public Library @LibraryMahoningCounty on Facebook and Instagram for more information. ■ “Family Game Night” – Can you beat your fellow community members at Scattergories? Boggle? Emoji Book Titles? Join the fun to find out. Follow the Public Library @LibraryMahoningCounty on Facebook and Instagram for more information. Visit https://www.libraryvisit.org/summer-discovery to learn more about the 2020 Summer Discovery program.

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Easy Vegetable Lasagna

For more of Stephanie’s recipes follow her on Instagram @LeighAndOllie

PREPARATION Heat oven to 450. Boil water for the noodles. Wash and thinly slice vegetables lengthwise. Massage vegetables with 1 teaspoon of sea salt, 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil and 2 teaspoons oregano Place vegetables in thin layers on a cookie sheet or stoneware and roast at 450 for 14-17 minutes. The thickness of your vegetables will determine roasting time. You will need to watch carefully as not to burn the vegetables. Don’t skip the roasting step, this makes a ton of difference in the flavor profile.

While the vegetables are cooking ■ Cook noodles according to the directions

Refreshing cocktails for summer nights Until recently, the Aperol Spritz enjoyed little name recognition in the U.S. All of that changed in 2018 after the Campari Group began a massive marketing blitz to promote the Italian effervescent cocktail to the American public. Dubbed the drink of summer by The New York Times in 2018, it has helped change the DIFFORDS GUIDE nature of aperitif hour. Aperol (made from gentian, rhubarb, cinchona and other herbs and plants) is a popular bitter liqueur that emerged in Italy around 1919. The Aperol Spritz was first mass-marketed in the 1990s and is now a global phenomenon.

This recipe is a favorite of my oldest son. Depending on the season, I switch up the vegetables, but the base remains the same. For variety, we have also eliminated the noodles and substituted the cheese with vegan cheese. Enjoy.

6 small yellow squash 6 small zucchini squash 1 large red bell pepper 1 package of lasagna noodles 2 jars marinara (Feel free to make your own, but the recipe is titled “easy.” I use Aldi’s Organic Marinara.) 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (+ 1 additional tablespoon for the noodles) 2 teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon pink sea salt (+ 1 additional teaspoon for the noodles) 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 8 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese 8 ounces block mozzarella, cut into cubes 15 ounces ricotta cheese (I use skim) 1 tablespoon sweet basil (+ 1 additional tablespoon for marinara) ¼ + ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) Olive oil spray Aluminum foil

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Aperol Spritz

Recipe by Stephanie L. Shaw, Leigh & Ollie

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3 ounces prosecco or another sparkling wine 2 ounces aperol 1 ounce soda water Add ingredients to a balloon glass and stir with ice. Garnish with a slice of orange.

Blood and Sand

Named for the 1922 bullfighting film starring silent-film heartthrob Rudolph Valentino, the Blood and Sand is one of the rare drinks in the cocktail lexicon that effectively utilizes Scotch. The key to making this a great drink is to use a Scotch that isn’t too smoky. Fresh-squeezed orange juice is also a must for this cocktail.

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Easy Vegetable Lasagna as prepared by Stephanie L. Shaw for Leigh & Ollie on the package. This is where you will use that extra salt and oil.

While the noodles are cooking ■ Warm marinara. (Add 1 tablespoon sweet basil and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper to the Aldi’s marinara.) ■ About this time you should be able to remove the vegetables from the oven and the pasta should be just about ready. ■ When the pasta is ready, drain and set aside. Start making an assembly line. ■ When the vegetables are ready, add them, in a separate bowl, or still on your cookie sheet, to the assembly line. ■ After you remove the vegetables from the oven turn the oven temperature to 350. ■ Make the ricotta. To your bowl add the ricotta and mix 1 teaspoon of sea salt, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 1

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tablespoon of sweet basil. ■ Place the bowl of ricotta and all the other

cheeses on the assembly line. ■ It’s now time to assemble. Remember you will portion out each item. There are about four layers, so when you add the ricotta (noodles, vegetables), you are adding about a quarter at a time. ■ Spray baking pan with the olive oil spray ■ Add marinara, top with noodles, ricotta, vegetables, cheese and repeat until the lasagna is built. ■ Lightly spray the part of the foil that will touch the lasagna with olive oil spray. ■ Top the lasagna with foil ■ Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

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¾ ounce Scotch ¾ ounce cherry herring ¾ ounce sweet vermouth ¾ ounce orange juice Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Southside

Actual gin became a rare luxury during the days of Prohibition. Much of what was produced fell under the heading of “bathtub gin,” which usually consisted of grain alcohol mixed with juniper oil and glycerin. The poor taste of this concoction necessitated that it be mixed in a cocktail. The Southside is thought to have emerged with the gangster set on Chicago’s Southside during the Roaring Twenties. 1½ ounces gin ¾ ounce lemon juice ½ ounce simple syrup Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with mint sprigs. – Compiled by Sean T. Posey

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ENJOY SUMMER WITH THESE HOMEPLATE RECIPES Celebrate the joys of family life with backyard barbecues, dinner on the patio, and safe summertime fun

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Oven-Roasted Dry-Rub Ribs

Spinach salad with pears, walnuts and feta

Cherry Pound Cake with slivered almonds

Simply Berry Low-Fat Parfait

Oven-Roasted, Dry-Rub Ribs

Spinach Salad with Pears, Walnuts & Feta

Cherry Pound Cake

Simply Berry Low-Fat Parfait

RECIPE BY RON FLAVIANO FOR HOMEPLATE

RECIPE BY HELGA WENGLER FOR HOMEPLATE

RECIPE CONTRIBUTED BY STACEY ADGER

Brown sugar and cumin give the ribs a sweet and smoky flavor. Perfect right out of the oven, the ribs are ready to eat. But try putting the slabs on the grill for five or 10 minutes. This allows the dry-rub coating to caramelize. Recipe coats two rib slabs.

Divide the salad among four plates and top each with the reserved walnut and feta cheese before serving. Serves 4.

DRY-RUB MIXTURE 8 tablespoons tightly packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon regular or smoked paprika ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning® ½ teaspoon onion salt ½ teaspoon char seasoning ½ teaspoon cumin zest of one lime

PREPARATION Combine dry-rub ingredients in a mediumsize bowl and mix well. Remove the thin membrane on back of rib slabs. (The ribs will be more tender and cook better.) Place each slab on heavy-duty aluminum foil with foil’s dull side up. Work rub into both sides of each slab. Wrap slabs in foil. Refrigerate for at least one hour, but six to eight hours works best. Preheat oven to 250. Place foil-wrapped ribs on baking sheets and bake for 2½ hours. When done, slice ribs into one or two bones. If preparing more slabs, keep the spice ratio the same. Recipe coats two slabs.

INGREDIENTS ½ cup walnuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons chopped red onion 2 large red or green pears, quartered, cored, and cut into thin slices 2 tablespoons golden raisins 1 bag (6 ounces ) pre-washed baby spinach Feta cheese crumbled

Makes about 12-16 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups butter, softened 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar 5 eggs 1 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup evaporated milk 2 to 2 1/4 cup drained maraschino cherries Icing sugar

PREPARATION

Toast walnuts in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat – stirring often – for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Move to a plate and let cool. Whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl. Stir in onion, followed by the pears and raisins. Add the spinach and toss to coat.

Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan. Beat butter, sugar, eggs and almond extract in large mixing bowl on low speed until blended. Beat on high until light and fluffy. Approx. 5 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Alternately add dry ingredients and evaporated milk to mixture. Gently mix after each alternating addition. Gently incorporate cherries. Turn batter into the pan. Bake for 55 minutes. Loosely cover with foil; bake another 15-20 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Invert cake onto cooling rack. Let completely cool. Drizzle cake with sugar topping just before serving.

ABOUT HELGA – Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother. She and her husband, Wolfgang, are very active in the local community. They enjoy sharing German culture and spending time with their three daughters and grandchildren. Visit www.metromonthly.net for more of Helga’s recipes.

ABOUT STACEY – Stacey Adger is a lifelong resident of Youngstown. She graduated from The Rayen School in the 1980s and holds a bachelor of arts degree from Youngstown State University. She is a trustee with the Ohio Genealogical Society. Her great great grandfather, the Rev. Pleasant Tucker, founded Youngstown’s Third Baptist Church in 1874.

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RECIPE BY DR. VICKI HAYWOOD DOE

Vicki Doe’s Simply Berry Low-Fat Parfait is an easy-to-make, light dessert. Perfect for summer. Serves 2.

INGREDIENTS 1½ cups mixed fruit (like strawberries, grapes, blueberries or your favorite berry) 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt (vanilla-flavored) ½ banana (for garnish) 1 teaspoon low-fat whipped cream

PREPARATION Use two 16-18 oz. serving glasses Layer the bottom with a spoonful of fruit Layer the next section with a spoonful of low-fat yogurt Continue one more time or until cup is filled. Top with low-fat whipped cream Garnish with slices of banana and fruit Enjoy! ABOUT VICKI – Dr. Vicki Haywood Doe earned her doctorate in Health Sciences - Exercise Physiology from Kent State University and is a certified exercise physiologist. She is owner of Haywood Doe Consulting Co, LLC (DBA Vicki Doe Fitness) and specializes in designing and implementing lifestyle interventions, medical exercise services, health promotion, lifestyle education and on-site health wellness programs. She co-hosts the “It’s All about Health & Fitness” podcast with Dr. Virginia Dee Banks-Bright, MD, MBA. Visit www.vickidoefitness.com for more information. Vicki enjoys the arts, dancing, yoga, meditation, healthy cooking, and traveling the world.

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THE WINE GUY Wine Guy Recommendations Though I’ve missed getting together with friends to taste newly-released wines, I still have some recommendations for you this month! Check with your favorite wine shop — many are doing home deliveries or curbside pickup for those of us who continue staying home. I wish you all good health and safety, and I look forward to attending wine tastes down the road! – John M. Webster

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DiLenardo Pinot Grigio 2018

Classic Pinot Grigio fruit aromas of apricot and pear, followed by a crisp, clean ﬁnish

Appetizers, chicken

Fruili, Italy

Under $13

Nicolas Pinot Noir Rose 2019

Blend of 70 percent Grenache and 30 Cinsault. Apricot and citrus flavors, finishing with flowery jasmine on the nose

Appetizers, light fare

Airlie 7 2017

Refreshing blend of seven white grapes, producing an off-dry tasty white wine for summer

Hors d’oeuvres, ﬁsh

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Under $13

Ca’Momi Heartcraft Chardonnay 2018

Rich textbook Chardonnay ﬂavors lead to a clean ﬁnish tinged with oak — great bargain

Chicken, salmon

Napa Valley

Under $15

Chateau de Saint Cosme D’Orange Les Deux Albions Blanc 2019

Tasty blend of Rhone white wines, mostly Viognier (40 percent), resulting in a crisp clean wine with a long ﬁnish

Fish, chicken, creamy sauces

Rhone region, France

Under $20

Ancient Peaks Winery Merlot 2017

Dark silky fruit ﬂavors lead to a clean, lively ﬁnish

Steak, roast beef, roast pork

California

Under $20

Cesari Mara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2017

A great blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, producing a rich, round-tasting red wine

Red pasta sauces

Veneto, Italy

Under $25

Frey Vineyards Organic Agriculturist 2014

Tasty blend of Carignan, Syrah, and Merlot produces a plum and cherry-scented red

Steaks, burgers

Mendocino, California

Under $13

Basel Cellars Claret 2016

Great blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Textbook red fruit ﬂavors lead to a Bordeaux-style ﬁnish

Roast beef

Columbia Valley, Washington

Under $16

Criss Cross Petite Sirah 2016

A bold blend of Petite Sirah (95 percent), Teroldego (4 percent), and Zinfandel (1 percent), producing a lush rich red

Grilled foods

Clarksburg Estate, California

Under $15

WHITE and ROSE WINES

Ame du Vin, Provence, Under $22 France

RED WINES

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This is a large recipe. The dry ingredients can be stored for later use. 5 pounds flour ½ cup poultry seasoning ELECTRONIC IMAGE BY BY PAMELA BURCSAK

½ cup garlic powder

Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Cones

½ cup ground black pepper

Cranberry-Almond Chicken Salad Cones

¼ cup cayenne pepper ¼ cup paprika ¼ cup salt

RECIPE BY PAMELA BURCSAK

PREPARATION

This recipe features Italian bread cones stuffed with chicken, apples, avocado, spinach, green onion, blue cheese, dried cranberries and slivered almonds. It’s dressed with mayonnaise to taste. The recipe makes six cones. (Pam used a 6-inch cone form.) Forms can be found on Amazon, but smaller ones are available locally at Rulli Bros.

You’ll need two large bowls. In the first large bowl, add the seasonings to the flour. Mix well with a beater or whisk. In the second bowl (for the wash), take 1 cup of the flour mixture and mix with 1 cup cold water. Dip chicken pieces into the wash, then coat in the dry flour mixture. In an electric frying pan or skillet, fry chicken in shortening at 360 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until chicken floats. Remove and place on paper towels and allow chicken to drain and cool. Serve hot or chill and eat cold.

Cole Slaw with Apples RECIPE BY HELGA WENGLER

– THE KITCHEN WITCH

1 16-ounce bag of angel hair shredded cabbage 2 apples, peeled and diced 1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped ½ cup chopped walnuts

DRESSING 2 heaping tablespoons sour cream 2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar salt and pepper to taste

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A group of Mahoning Valley residents first met Miss Lydia during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. During a series of Diocesan-led, volunteer work trips, the group cleaned, gutted and rebuilt homes in New Orleans, including Lydia’s. She shared her recipe for Southern Fried Chicken during one of the early work trips. We’re reprinting it here.

PREPARATION In a large bowl, mix all of the dressing ingredients together until well blended. Mix in the remaining ingredients and toss to evenly coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour. Serve.

PREPARATION Bread cones: Cut baking dough into strips. Spray baking cones with non-stick spray. Wrap dough around cones. Place cones on baking sheet and bake according to instructions on Pillsbury package. Allow bread cones to cool.

Tip from Helga: “Make it the night before for even better flavor!” ABOUT HELGA – Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother. She and her husband, Wolfgang, are very active in the local community. They enjoy sharing German culture and spending time with their three daughters and grandchildren.

1 package Pillsbury Italian Bread Dough ½ chicken breast, poached and diced 1 small apple, peeled and diced 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced Handful of fresh spinach, chopped 1 or 2 green onions, diced 1/8 cup blue cheese ¼ cup dried cranberries 1/8 cup slivered almonds ¼ cup mayonnaise to taste salt and pepper to taste

Filling: Allow poached chicken to cool. In medium-size mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, green onions, cranberries, almonds and blue cheese. Gently add the chopped apples, chopped spinach, and diced avocado. Gently blend in the mayonnaise. Salt and pepper to taste. METRO MONTHLY PHOTO BY RON FLAVIANO

Helga Wengler and her family modeled for our Enjoy Summer cover in 2018.

Fill cooled pastry cones with chicken-salad mixture.

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Enjoy Trumbull County reports Summer 26 bald eagle nests

he Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is reporting 706 bald eagle nests in Ohio, following a comprehensive census in February and March. The last state census was conducted eight years ago. The results show an increase of 151 percent from 2012, when 281 nests were recorded. Bald eagle Tr u m b u l l viewing County reported 26 bald eagle opportunities nests for 2020, include the Mosquito Creek the fourth highest number in the Wildlife Area state. In 2012, the in Trumbull county reported County. nine nests. “We are grateful to every Ohioan who contributed to this effort and thank those who support conservation of high-quality habitat that kept eagles nesting in Ohio,” said Kendra Wecker, head of the Division of Wildlife. The Division of Wildlife received approximately 2,500 reports from the public for the 2020 census. Wildlife staff, including wildlife officers and biologists, verified nest locations in 85 counties. Counties along or near Lake Erie have the highest number of bald eagle nests. Bald eagles thrive near Lake Erie because of the abundance of food and nesting habitat. The 12 counties with the highest number of eagle nests include: Ottawa (90), Sandusky (50), Erie (32), Trumbull (26), Seneca (24), Wyandot (19), Lucas (18), Licking (17), Ashtabula (16), Knox (16), Mercer (16) and Wood (16). The bald eagle was once an endangered species, with only four nesting pairs in Ohio in 1979. The bald eagle was removed from the federal list of threatened and endangered species in 2007 and from Ohio’s list in 2012. Locally, bald eagle viewing opportunities include the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area in Trumbull County. Bald eagles in Ohio typically lay eggs and incubate in February and March. Young eagles leave the nest about three months later, usually in June. Bald eagles are protected under state law and the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. It is illegal to disturb bald eagles. When viewing these birds, remember to respect the bird’s space and stay at least 100 yards away from a bird or nest. Disturbing bald eagles at the nest site could lead the pair to abandon the eggs.

TIMELINE: REVISITING IDORA IN 2008

Valley group visits Idora carousel prior to installation

n 1984, David and Jane Walentas purchased the Idora Park Carousel at auction for $385,000. In 2008, a Youngstown group visited Jane Walentas in Brooklyn, N.Y. During the visit, the group presented Walentas with proclamations from Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. Although still in storage, the carousel was operational. These photos capture scenes from the 2008 visit where Youngstowners had the opportunity to ride the carousel prior to its installation. In 2011, Jane’s Carousel opened to the public. All photos by Joan Yanchick.

Jane Walentas (immediate left) with a carousel horse in 2008.

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COVID-19 Community Resource Guide Valley foundations, United Ways coordinate coronavirus response

n response to the coronavirus (COVID19) crisis, local foundations and United Ways are working collectively to support Mahoning Valley nonprofits and residents. Six local funders—The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, Mercy Health Foundation of Mahoning Valley, The Raymond John Wean Foundation, United Way of Trumbull County, United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, The Youngstown Foundation—pledge to leverage resources, informational and monetary, to strengthen in-

vestments made to address COVID-19 and its impact on Valley residents. While local organizations each have established priorities and funding guidelines, all are committed to coordinating efforts. Organization leaders will convene weekly to share information, communicate emerging needs and grant decisions and collaborate on project funding when possible. This expanded communication is intended to ensure donations are distributed efficiently and will increase the impact of each contribution.

Organization leaders will convene weekly to share information, communicate emerging needs and grant decisions and collaborate on project funding when possible. Many agencies and nonprofits are being challenged as they face increased needs from their current clients and an influx of new individuals and families seeking help. First steps for this funding partnership include gathering information from local

Safely deposit stimulus check to protect yourself from fraud

ith COVID-19 putting a financial strain on American families and businesses, the distribution of stimulus checks was a sign of relief for many but it’s also bringing new scam threats. The Department of Justice and IRS have warned that scammers might try to use COVID-19 to trick consumers into sharing their personal information or money. The government estimates that more than 80 percent of Americans will receive a stimulus payment during these challenging times. For many taxpayers, the stimulus payments will be deposited directly into their bank account, but millions of consumers – including many of you reading this – will receive a paper check in the mail. If you receive a paper check, my message to you is simple: Deposit your check using your bank’s mobile app from your smart phone or tablet instead of coming into your local bank branch. That keeps you safe. It’s also very convenient. It’s also important to note that as digital banking is on the rise, so is financial fraud. So here’s what you need to know about banking digitally and how to stay safe: Save a trip ■ You can safely use your bank’s mobile app or website to handle most common banking tasks like depositing checks, paying bills, sending money to friends, and locking and unlocking a credit or debit card. ■ If you have accounts at another bank, check out their website for their digital and mobile capabilities. ■ If you don’t have a bank account check in with BankOn for affordable options that

agencies and individuals on the impact of this virus and its consequences. Assessing the immediate, short-term and long-term needs of the community, organizations will work together to respond to those identified critical needs and continue to reassess as this virus presents new challenges almost on an hourly basis. Several partners have established COVID19 funds and any donations to support those funds and increase the power of subsequent community investments are welcome. The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has taken the nation by surprise and called on Mahoning Valley residents to support one another. This funding partnership and the coordination of local foundations and United Ways will further strengthen that support and the community’s ability to overcome each obstacle encountered. Participating foundations and United Ways include: ■ The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, Shari Harrell, president; ■ Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley, Paul Homick, president; ■ The Raymond John Wean Foundation, Jennifer Roller, president; ■ United Way of Trumbull County, Ginny Pasha, president; ■ United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, Bob Hannon, president; ■ The Youngstown Foundation, Jan Strasfeld, executive director.

would let you manage your money digitally. Spot & avoid ■ Financial institutions will not ask for confidential information—such as your name, password, PIN or other account information—when they reach out to you. ■ Experts suggest triple-checking any social message, email or solicitation you receive, especially if it mentions COVID-19 and avoiding emails that have an urgent call to action or suspicious links, especially when the call or email asks for personal information. ■ Only access your bank via the mobile app or website. Do not click links in an email or on social media.

Report suspicious activity ■ The Federal Trade Commission offers information about common COVID-19 scams and a form to submit complaints: ftc.gov/complaint.

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■ The government will never call out of the blue to ask for money or your personal information (like Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers). ■ Anyone who tells you to pay by Western Union or Money Gram, or with a gift card, is a scammer. The government and legit businesses will never tell you to pay that way. Please stay safe and take good care of yourself and your loved ones. ABOUT JOE KELLER – Joe Keller is Regional Director for Ohio at Chase Bank. JPMorgan Chase is one of the largest banks in Ohio, employing over 21,000 people with more than 4 million consumer clients, 250,000 business clients, and 250 branches. For more information, visit ChaseBank.com.

If you are looking to make a donation, there are various ways you can put your dollars back into the community: ■ The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley – Response Fund (https:// www.cfmv.org/response-fund/) ■ Mercy Health Foundation – Give (https://foundation.mercy.com/youngstown/give. aspx?from=/youngstown.aspx) ■ United Way of Trumbull County – Relief Fund: https://www.unitedwaytrumbull.org/covid-19 -relief-fund) or Text TRUMBULL to 41444 ■ United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley – Response Fund (https:// www.ymvunitedway.org/covid-19-responsefund/) or Text COVID19 to 313131 ■ The Youngstown Foundation – Donate Now (https://www.youngstownfoundation.org/ give/donate-now.aspx)

Call Roxann Sebest, United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, at 330-746-8494 or you can directly contact any of the listed organizations.

Ohio Humanities to provide emergency relief arts grants COLUMBUS, April 21 – Ohio Humanities will be providing $750,000 in emergency relief grants for historical societies, museums, and other state cultural organizations affected by COVID-19 health crisis. Funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the grants will help Ohio’s cultural community mitigate revenue losses, maintain staffing levels, and protect collections. “Ohio’s history and culture can be found throughout the state in art museums and small historical societies,” said Pat Williamsen, Ohio Humanities director. “The people who manage those properties have been hit hard by the shutdowns mandated by the coronavirus pandemic, both personally and professionally. If we lose museum employees or artifacts during this economic crisis, the losses will be irreplaceable.” Applications for emergency grants will be available beginning on May 1. The applications will be accepted on a rolling basis starting on May 15. “We intend to make the first awards by June 1,” said Williamsen, adding that funding will continue to be available throughout summer. Later in the year, additional grants will be available to help cultural organizations deliver programs that maintain the health safety of patrons during a post-pandemic environment. The CARES Act, passed by Congress on March 27, included $75 million emergency funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities. Forty percent of that amount has been distributed to the 56 state and territorial humanities councils to support local relief efforts. In late March, the National Endowment for the Humanities reported that the anchors of the creative economy such as museums and historical societies were reporting losses of $1 billion every month as facilities were closed and educational programs were canceled. “To the extent that healing is to come during and after this pandemic, it will be through humanities fields from philosophy to literature to history to religious studies – through the act of documenting, preserving, sharing, and reflecting – that our communities will move toward a greater sense of wholeness,” said Jon Parrish Peede, NEH president. Ohio Humanities staff are available by email to help applicants navigate the application process to access emergency funding. Ohio Humanities will continue accepting grant applications for regular projects as listed on grants page. As OH CARES grants become available, more information will be posted at ohiohumanites.org/CARES.

YSU’s Cliffe College launches virtual arts series featuring music, art

oungstown State University’s Cliffe College of Creative Arts and Communication has launched a new virtual arts series featuring a variety of performances and presentations by students and faculty, including piano, voice, guitar, saxophone and cello performances as well as gallery talks by art faculty. It debuted in late March. The series is titled “C3= Cliffe Creative Connections – A Place To See ‘Virtually’ Any Kind of Art” and is hosted on YSU’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=z2ClVNW7UU0&t=38s). “Unfortunately, arts venues across the Mahoning Valley and our region are largely dark at this point, and for the foreseeable future. Since we are the largest single arts entity in the Valley, we feel that it is imperative for us to continue and further our mission for our students, our community and the arts,” said Phyllis Paul, Cliffe College dean. “Our faculty and students are tremendous artists, and we are excited to continue sharing their talents through our

C3 initiative. We are planning a variety of future C3 presentations and performances and are happy this venue will allow our many families and friends to stay connected to us throughout this time,” Paul said. The series includes a collection of video and audio vignettes featuring students and faculty in the departments of Art; Theatre & Dance; and the Dana School of Music. The offerings will be posted weekly at first and then increase throughout the semester as students complete their work for exhibitions, senior projects and recitals. The inaugural C3 video includes:

Musical performance ■ Rosie Bresson – a YSU musical theater

student. ■ Caroline Oltmanns, Dana School of Music faculty member. Oltmanns is a Fulbright Scholar, International Steinway Artist and an award-winning pianist. ■ Kivie Cahn-Lipman, Dana School of Music faculty member. Cahn-Lipman is a

Juilliard graduate, founding cellist of the International Contemporary Ensemble and founder/director of the baroque string band ACRONYM. ■ François Fowler, Dana School of Music faculty member. He is a national and international prize-winning guitarist who has performed across North America. ■ Jim Umble, Dana School of Music faculty member. Umble is an internationally recognized saxophonist, teacher, soloist, clinician, chamber musician and author.

Gallery talks ■ Dragana Crnjak, YSU art faculty. Crnjak is Serbian-American artist who was born in former Yugoslavia. She is an interdisciplinary artist whose work is primarily based in painting and drawing. ■ Claudia Berlinski, YSU art faculty. Berlinski works in a variety of media. For information about this series, contact Lori Factor at lafactor@ysu.edu or 330-727-7514.

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Where to find food pantries in Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull counties

econd Harvest Food Bank distributes food to member agencies in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. To find the pantry nearest to you, visit http://hhcc.bowmansystems.com to see agency listings. You may also call the Help Network at 211 or call the numbers below: ■ Columbiana County: 330-747-2696 or 330-424-7767 ■ Mahoning County: 330-747-2696 ■ Trumbull County: 330-393-1565 Second Harvest Food Bank also operates mobile pantries. The Mobile Pantry Program brings truckloads of food directly to people living in rural areas who would oth-

erwise go hungry. Each county has links to pantry locations and hours. Visit https:// mahoningvalleysecondharvest.org/programsand-services/need-food-assistance for information. Pantries are listed below.

Monthly rural pantries ■ Hanoverton/Columbiana County

10 a.m.-noon, the second Friday of each month. Bring a photo I.D.

Fellowship of the Beloved, 13696 Bethes■ Mecca /Trumbull County da Road, Hanoverton, Ohio 44423. Mecca Community Church, 5920 Phil10 a.m.-noon, the second Thursday of lips-Rice Road, Cortland, Ohio 44410. each month. Bring a photo I.D. 10 a.m.-noon, the second Tuesday of each month. Bring a photo I.D. ■ Goshen Township/Mahoning County About Second Harvest Food Bank – Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, 15096 W. Middletown Road, Beloit, Ohio Second Harvest Food Bank is a member food bank of Feeding America, the nation’s 44609.

leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Second Harvest solicits, stores, and distributes food to hunger-relief organizations in Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties; and provides education and advocacy. Second Harvest is a storehouse for large quantities of donated food and USDA commodities that are distributed to 160 hunger-relief organizations and programs located throughout its tri-county service area. Member agencies include church pantries, homeless shelters and soup kitchens, shelters for battered women and afterschool programs. To make a financial donation, visit Second Harvest Foodbank at https://mahoningvalleysecondharvest.org/

Foundations streamline relief requests with joint application

hree Mahoning Valley foundations have jointly created the COVID-19 Crisis Relief Application to simplify the grant request process for nonprofits addressing impacts of the current health crisis. The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, the Raymond John Wean Foundation and the Youngstown Foundation released the application in late March. The common form can be accessed on all three foundation websites and allows charitable organizations to submit the same proposal to any one of the foundations or all three. Foundations will then review applications collaboratively, so applicants should ensure their total request amount reflects their organization’s entire need. Funded proposals may receive a combination of funding from one or more of the foundations. This joint application follows a pledge by all three foundations and other local funders to work together and leverage funding made in response to the novel coronavirus. The three foundation leaders regularly met before the COVID-19 outbreak, but all three believe expanded collaboration is now imperative in order to strengthen the regional response to COVID-19 and better support local nonprofit organizations. In addition to a coordinated application, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley launched the Mahoning Valley Community Response Fund. With commitments from CFMV’s three affiliated foundations, several component funds

ValleyTough.org portrays community’s resilience

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The Raymond John Wean Foundation, Warren

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, the Raymond John Wean Foundation and the Youngstown Foundation released the application in late March. and outside donors, the Response Fund has already made several grants to address immediate needs. Those wanting to support this emergency fund can contribute online at https://www.cfmv.org/response-fund. The Youngstown Foundation is also seeking donations for their Crisis Assistance Fund and Support Fund program, the latter

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of which adds 10 percent to any donation made to the program’s participating nonprofits. More information on donating can be found at https://www.youngstownfoundation.org/give/donate-now.aspx. The foundation leaders and staff extend their sincere gratitude to the local nonprofit community for their efforts to respond rapidly and efficiently to those who are being most deeply impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. This coordinated funding approach is intended to strengthen support for those front-line organizations and the Valley residents they serve.

alleyTough.org, a website launched in late March, provides glimpses into how Mahoning Valley leaders are “hanging tough” amid the COVID-19 crisis. “Despite the hardships caused by COVID-19, people in the Mahoning Valley are hanging tough. It’s what we do,” the site’s home page states. Developed and sponsored by Pecchia Communications, a local public relations firm, the site includes short question-andanswer posts from Mahoning Valley leaders in the business, nonprofit and government communities in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. Dan Pecchia, president of Pecchia Communications, expects to add more content every few days over the next several weeks and share the posts on Facebook and Twitter. The website does not sell any merchandise or services and does not request donations. Kelli Hulea, project manager at Pecchia Communications, said suggestions are welcome through the site’s Contact Us page. “We're looking to spotlight individuals who have a following and whose words could encourage and inspire many,” she said. “We thoroughly appreciate those who’ve contributed so far, and we know our readers will as well.” To view the site, visit ValleyTough.org

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First Federal/Home Savings commit 100k to COVID fight

■ First Federal Bank and Home Savings Bank are making a $100,000 commitment from the Charitable Foundation to help local non-profit partners address the challenges faced from COVID-19. The funds will support organizations focused on providing medical supplies, food and other critical healthrelated essentials to the elderly. In addition, First Federal Bank has donated 2,000 N95 masks to the Defiance County Emergency Management Agency. The masks were from inventory that First Federal Bank had in storage locally in Defiance. “Since the beginning of this pandemic, reports around the world are showing that the elderly are especially vulnerable during this outbreak. This is true throughout our market areas as well,” said Vince Liuzzi, EVP and chief banking officer, head of Community Banking for First Federal Bank. “As a community bank, our local leadership easily identified needs and quickly directed our support to vital community partners serving the elderly within the communities we call home.” Nonprofits receiving support include: ■ 50 North – Findlay, Ohio ■ Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana, Inc. – Fort Wayne ■ Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank – Akron ■ Allen County Council on Aging – Lima, Ohio ■ American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio – Toledo ■ Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo – Toledo ■ Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc., dba Homeport – Columbus ■ Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc. – Fort Wayne ■ Easter Seal Society of Mahoning Trumbull and Columbiana Counties – Youngstown ■ Eliza Jennings Home – Olmstead Township, Ohio ■ Hebron Ministries – Defiance, Ohio ■ Henry County Senior Center, Inc. – Napoleon, Ohio ■ Lenawee County Department on Aging Mobile Meals Foundation – Adrian, Mich. ■ Paulding County Senior Center Steering Committee, Inc. – Paulding, Ohio ■ Seneca Country Commission on Aging, Inc. – Tiffin, Ohio ■ The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland – Cleveland

IMAGE COURTESY OF MAHONING COUNTY PROBATE COURT

■ Mahoning County Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr. presides over a remote courtroom hearing in March. Mahoning County Probate Court received a grant for just under $12,000, which paid for the equipment necessary to facilitate remote courtroom hearings. See related story on this page. ■ United Way of Greater Toledo – Toledo ■ Williams County Senior Center Support Fund, Inc. – Bryan, Ohio “We are working to do our part to help by mobilizing the resources of our Foundation across all markets to support our customers, employees and communities in this time of crisis,” said Don Hileman, CEO, First Federal Bank of the Midwest. “We are hopeful that these funds will help make an immediate and meaningful impact for those working to save lives, caring for the sick and vulnerable and working to bring an end to this serious challenge.” “First Federal and Home Savings share a deep commitment to serving our clients and communities. As we continue to grow, so does the impact we have on our communities,” added Gary Small, president, Home Savings Bank. About First Federal Bank and Home Savings Bank – United Community Financial Corp. merged with First Defiance Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FDEF) on Jan. 31, 2020. The combined organization operates 77 branches, 12 loan offices and three wealth offices in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

New Sutliff Museum app expands collection access ■ The Sutliff Museum is announcing the release of the Sutliff Museum Tours app, now available on all app stores. The app gives visitors the chance to delve more into the Sutliff Museum's collection through the use of iPad kiosks throughout the museum or on visitors’ own digital devices. The app gives visitors the chance to learn more about the Sutliff family

and their impact on Trumbull County by viewing letters and objects that are not on display. The project was made possible, in part, by the Ohio History Fund, a grant program of the Ohio History Connection. The Sutliff Museum is located on the second floor of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren. For more information visit www.sutliffmuseum.org, call 330-395-6575. The Sutliff also can be found on Facebook and Instagram.

Community Foundation revises grant processes ■ In light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Community Foundation and its three affiliated foundations have made changes to their grant processes. The Community Foundation will forego its regularly-scheduled June 1 deadline for its General Grant and First Place Community Fund cycles. The June 1 deadline for the International Institute Funds will remain in place, but granting priorities for that fund will be updated due to the pandemic. All three of CFMV’s affiliated foundations—Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation, Western Reserve Health Foundation and William Swanston Charitable Fund—are also forgoing their current grant cycles. Instead, nonprofits seeking funding are encouraged to apply to the Mahoning Valley Community Response Fund, to which all three affiliated foundations have contributed assets, using the COVID-19 Crisis Relief Application on CFMV’s website. While grants are currently awarded for emergency, crisis-related needs, the foundations plan to update priorities in the near future to include grants for

ongoing operations and sustainability. “These are unprecedented times for all of us,” said Shari Harrell, president of the Community Foundation. “We hope these changes, along with the streamlining of our grant application and review process, will aid nonprofits in this time of need.” Additionally, the foundation boards are instituting flexibility for organizations with current grants, recognizing that the current health crisis is likely disrupting activities and programming for nonprofit partners. Grantees can email Casey Krell at ckrell@cfmv.org to discuss their organization’s needs, including extended final report deadlines and the possibility of repurposing unspent grant funds. “The foundation is using research as well as input from our nonprofit partners to shape our response,” added Harrell. “We encourage all organizations, whether or not they have received funding from us in the past, to reach out and update us on what they are seeing and experiencing as we begin setting priorities for the next phase of COVID-19 response funding.” Additional details about the steps each of the four foundations is taking to support nonprofits affected by COVID-19 can be found at http://www. cfmv.org.

Courts receive remote technology grants ■ WARREN, April 22 – Trumbull County Probate Court has received a Remote Technology Grant from the Supreme Court of Ohio. Judge James A. Fredericka announced the $11,000 grant in late April. The grant allows Trumbull County Probate Court to conduct remote video and audio hearings during the COVID19 health emergency, and provide future access for parties who cannot be physically present for hearings. Fredericka said his court’s grant was approved quickly – a few days after he submitted an application. He credited the Ohio Supreme Court justices and Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor for making the special grant available. Other local courts recently receiving grants include Trumbull County Family Court, Mahoning County Probate Court, Niles Municipal Court and Struthers Municipal Court. The Ohio Supreme Court announced the special, limited grant in March. Funds will pay for video and audio conferencing equipment to facilitate remote-access hearings. The deadline for applications was April 30. Grants will be awarded until funds are depleted. Mahoning County Probate Court also received a grant for just under $12,000, which paid for computer

equipment, software and a related subscription service. On April 10, Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr. presided during the court’s first remote hearing for an adoption. Rusu said remote hearings will allow parties to participate in future legal proceedings, even if they’re located in another state. Remote hearings will be governed by the same laws and procedures found in regular, in-person courtroom appearances.

YSU cancels Summer Festival of the Arts ■ Youngstown State University’s 22nd annual Summer Festival of the Arts, originally scheduled for July 11 and 12, has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.“While it is never easy to cancel a long-standing event, this decision is prudent for the safety of all concerned,” said Phyllis M. Paul, dean of the Cliffe College of Creative Arts & Communication.Potential plans for rescheduling this year, perhaps in fall, will be based on guidelines from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the university. Updates will be provided at the earliest possible opportunity.Questions should be addressed to Lori Factor, director, Community Engagement & Events at YSU.

Mercy Health COVID-19 risk-assesment tool ■ To help streamline the process of helping people with COVID-19 questions navigate to the right phone number, virtual visit, or informational resource, Mercy Health has launched an online COVID-19 risk assessment and virtual-assistant tool. The COVID-19 virtual assistant is designed to answer general questions, connect consumers and patients with Mercy Health hotline or a clinician, and allow them to assess their risk levels for COVID-19 based on CDC and World Health Organization guidelines. “We want to help people get where they need to go as quickly as possible. All health systems are being impacted by growing call volumes which is leading to long wait times before people can get their questions answered,” said Morgan Griffith, vice president of Digital Strategy & Transformation. “Our hope is that our online COVID-19 virtual triage and risk assessment tool will help guide consumers to the right next step based on their needs, whether that’s to a video visit, online resources, or a phone call with a clinician.” If you have general questions about COVID-19, think you may need to speak with a clinician via phone or video, or want to understand your risk for COVID19, visit mercy.com and use the chat feature that pops up on screen.

Compiled from local reports.

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Ukrainian Music. WKTL (90.7 FM). 7:30-9 p.m. Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich. WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-11 p.m. Jazz.

BBC World Service. WKSU (89.7 FM). Midnight-5 a.m., Monday-Friday.

Slovak Music. WKTL (90.7 FM). 9-11 p.m.

This Morning with Gordon Deal. WKBN (570 AM). 5-8 a.m., Monday-Friday.

House of Hair with Dee Snider. WNCD (93.3 FM). 9 p.m. Metal.

Morning Edition. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-9 a.m., Monday-Friday. News from NPR.

Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. WKBN (570 AM). 7-9 p.m.

Doing Good. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., Tuesday. With Gina Marinelli.

Now’s the Time. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.midnight. Dr. Martin Berger hosts this long-running local jazz program.

Tim Francisco. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., Wednesday. Interviews.

SUNDAY

Morning Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-9 a.m., Monday-Friday. News from NPR.

To the Best of Our Knowledge. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 a.m. Today’s great minds.

Dan Rivers. WKBN (570 AM). 8 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Local talk. Classical Music with Gary Sexton. WYSU (88.5 FM). 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Alternative Radio. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-7 a.m. Analysis and views frequently ignored/distorted in other media.

The Takeaway. WKSU (89.7 FM). 9-10 a.m., Monday-Friday. News and features.

Acoustic Cafe. WAPS (91.3 FM). 6-8 a.m. Music and live, in-studio performances.

1A. WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Show on video gaming.

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Nard. WNCD (93.3 FM). 10 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Classic rock.

‘The Moth Radio Hour’ – True stories told live on stage. 1-2 p.m., Saturday on WKSU (89.7 FM).

Here and Now. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. News/interviews.

Bodhi. WNCD (93.3 FM). 7 p.m.-midnight. Monday-Friday. Rock.

Rush Limbaugh. WKBN (570 AM). Noon-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Political talk.

Performance Today. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7:30-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday.

Freakononics Radio. WYSU (88.5 FM). Noon-1 p.m. Talks with provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs.

Fresh Air. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Culture, arts and politics.

Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis. WKBN (570 AM). 10 p.m.-midnight, Monday-Friday.

Fast Freddie. WNCD (93.3 FM). Noon-6 p.m. Fred Woak plays classic rock.

Fast Freddie. WNCD (93.3 FM). 3-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. Classic rock.

Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.-1a.m., Friday.

Radio Lab. WYSU (88.5 FM). 1-2 p.m.

Ron Verb. WKBN (570 AM). 3-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. Local talk.

Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. WKBN (570 AM). 1-5 a.m., MondaySaturday.

Fresh Air. WYSU (88.5 FM), 3-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Culture, arts and politics. The World. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. International news.

SATURDAY

Plant Care. WKBN (570 AM). Noon-3 p.m.

On Being. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 7-8 a.m. Program exploring questions at the center of human life. Serenata d’Italia. WNIO (1390 AM). 8-10 a.m. Italian music. Hosted by Vince Camp. Weekend Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-10 a.m. News and features from NPR. House of Hair with Dee Snider. WNCD (93.3 FM). 9 a.m. From AC/DC and the Scorpions to Metallica and Bon Jovi. Shooter Sharp’s American Roundup. WAPS (91.3 FM). 9-11 a.m. Americana and country to alt-country and honky tonk.

Hungarian Program. WKTL (90.7 FM). Noon-1:30 p.m. Hosted by Andy Check.

Morris Ray. WKBN (570 AM). 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Local talk.

Ask Me Another. WKSU (87.9 FM). 11 a.m.-noon. Trivia night comes to radio.

Live From Here. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m.-noon. Variety show.

This American Life. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-1 p.m. Hosted by Ira Glass. The Moth Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 1-2 p.m. True stories told live on stage.

The Italian Show. WPIC (790 AM). 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by Joe Naples, Butch Nichols, Joe Godina and Frankie Gallo.

All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday.

To the Best of Our Knowledge. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 a.m., Saturday-Sunday. Ideas from today’s great minds.

The Marketplace. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Economic news.

Buckeye Sportsman with Dan Armitage. WKBN (570 AM). 6-8 a.m.

The Takeaway. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6:30-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. Business news.

Inside Europe. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6-7 a.m. Award-winning show on European topics.

The New Yorker Radio Hour. WYSU (88.5 FM). 2-3 p.m. Profiles, storytelling and conversations. Hosted by David Remnick.

The Daily. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. News with Michael Barbaro and The New York Times.

Hearts of Space. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 a.m. Ambient and electronic music.

Snap Judgment. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2-3 p.m. Dramatic tales and edgy storytelling.

Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 1-2 p.m. Quiz show.

On the Media. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7 a.m. How the media shape world view.

Radiolab. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3-4 p.m.

The Splendid Table. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2 p.m. Food and the joy of eating.

Sean Hannity Show. WKBN (570 AM). 7-10 p.m., Monday-Friday. Political talk.

Big Band. WKTL (90.7 FM). 7-9 a.m.

The Moth Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Monday. True stories told live on stage without scripts, notes, or props.

Living on Earth. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7-8 a.m. Award-winning environmental news.

Radio Lab. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Tuesday. Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich weave stories with science.

Weekend Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 8-10 a.m. News/features.

This American Life. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Wednesday. Mostly journalistic, nonfiction topics. Hosted by Ira Glass. Snap Judgment. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Thursday. Glynn Washington mixes real stories and music.

Car Care. WKBN (570 AM). 8-10 a.m. Tips.

Irish Melodys Program. WKTL (90.7 FM). 9-10:30 a.m. Irish music and culture. Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me!. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 10-11 a.m. Quiz show. Home Care. WKBN (570 AM). 10-11 a.m. Home care and repair with Herb Soss.

Sound Opinions. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Friday. Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis interview artists and talk about music.

German Melodies. WKTL (90.7 FM). 10:30 a.m.-noon. German music and culture. Wolfgang and Helga Wengler host.

The Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-11-p.m., Friday, Jazz.

The TED Radio Hour. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 a.m.-noon. Speakers on varying topics.

Spanish Program. WKTL (90.7 FM). 1:30-3 p.m. Spanish music and culture.

Hungarian Music. WKTX (830 AM). 3-5 p.m. Hosted by Jim Georgiates.

Sound Opinions. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-1 p.m. Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis interview artists and review new releases. Hungarian Music. WKTX (830 AM). 1-3 p.m. Jim Georgiates hosts.

Says You. WYSU (88.5 FM). 2-3 p.m. A Way With Words. WYSU (88.5 FM). 3 p.m.

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn. WYSU (88.5 FM). 3-4 p.m. Pop culture, comedy and interviews with creative people.

The Splendid Table. WYSU (88.5 FM). 4 p.m. Milk Street Radio. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3-4 p.m.

Musica d’Italia. WKTL (90.7 FM). 3-4:30 p.m. Only a Game. WYSU (88.5 FM). 4-5 p.m. Sports magazine hosted by Bill Littlefield.

TED Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 4-5 p.m. All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 p.m.

Planet Money. WKSU (89.7 FM). 4-5 p.m. A non-traditional look at the economy. Polka Jukebox. WKTL (90.7 FM). 4:30-6 p.m. How I Built This. WKSU (89.7 FM). 4:30 p.m., Saturday. The stories behind some of the world’s best known companies.

Folk Alley Radio Show. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6-8 p.m. Folk, roots, Americana, Celtic, contemporary singer/songwriter, world, and acoustic music. Thistle and Shamrock. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-7 p.m. Irish music and culture.

All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 p.m. News from NPR.

Tangled Up in Blues. WNCD (93.3 FM). 7-10 p.m.

Live From Here with Chris Thile. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-8 p.m. Variety show.

Sunday Baroque. WYSU (88.5 FM). 9-11 p.m. Music from the Baroque period.

AM STATIONS WKBN (570), Youngstown. News, talk. WRQX (600). Salem. Standards. WPIC (790). Sharon. News/talk. WKTX (830), Cortland. Religious. KDKA (1020), Pittsburgh. News/talk. WTAM (1100). Cleveland. News/talk. WKST (1200), New Castle. News/talk. WBBW (1240). Youngstown. Sports. WGFT (1330), Campbell. Urban AC. WNIO (1390), Youngstown. Sports. WYCL (1540), Niles. Talk. WHTX (1570), Warren. Urban.

FM STATIONS WZIP (88.1), Akron. College. WRCT (88.3), Pittsburgh. College. WYSU (88.5), Youngstown. Classical. WBJV (88.9), Steubenville. Inspirational.

WWNW (88.9), New Wilmington. College. WQED (89.3), Pittsburgh. Classical. WCSB (89.3), Cleveland. Public radio. WILB (89.5), Boardman. Catholic. WKSU (89.7), Kent. Public radio. WVMN (90.1), New Castle. Religious. WARC (90.3), Meadville. College. WCPN (90.3). Cleveland. Jazz. WESA (90.5). Pittsburgh. Public radio. WKTL (90.7). Struthers. Ethnic, alternative. WRUW (91.1). Cleveland. Public radio. WRMU (91.1). Alliance. Jazz. WSAJ (91.1). Grove City. Public radio. WAPS (91.3). Akron. Public radio. WYEP (91.3) Pittsburgh. Alternative. WYTN (91.7). Youngstown. Religious. WPTS (92.1). Pittsburgh. College. WDJQ (92.5). Alliance. Top 40. WNCD (93.3). Youngstown. Rock. KDKA (93.7). Pittsburgh. Sports. WGFT (94.7). Girard. Urban. WONE (97.5). Akron. Classic rock. WNCX (98.5). Cleveland. Classic rock. WMXY (98.9). Youngstown. A.C. WGAR (99.5). Cleveland. Country. WSHH (99.7) Pittsburgh. Music variety. WMMS (100.7). Cleveland. Rock. WHOT (101.1) Youngstown. Top 40. WYLR (101.9). Hubbard. Christian. WDVE (102.5). Pittsburgh. Rock. WYFM (102.9). Sharon. Classic rock. WPGB (104.7). Pittsburgh. Country. WQXK (105.1). Salem. Country. WMJI (105.7). Cleveland. Oldies. WXDX (105.9). Pittsburgh. Alternative. WBBG (106.1). Niles. Country. WENZ (107.9). Cleveland. Hip Hop.

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