Boardman Neighbors - January 2, 2016

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Students sample new lunch option

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Choir concerts

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Pierre Wolfe, Corporate Chef from Supreme Great Lakes, workED with Natalie Winkle, Food Service Director, to introduce a new noodle option to Boardman High School on Dec. 11.

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Coffee shop is site of local market

Melissa Smith of 1820 House Candle Company brought a small batch of her natural wax candles to a local artists and businesses mini market hosted by Stone Fruit Coffee on Dec. 12.

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YWCA gives to area children

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YWCA of Youngstown partnered with individuals and community groups to provide holiday gifts for 135 children and teens in the YWCA programs.

Nearly 50 individuals and organizations donated gifts, including new toys, books, games and clothing, or made monetary donation for the purchase of gifts, as part of the YWCA’s annual Wish Upon a Star Gift Giving Program. This program provides holiday gifts for low-income and homeless children served throgh the YWCA programs. This year, gifts were provided for children from 55 families. Pictured are Cory and Desiree Campman.

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Houston named to fall 2015 Dean’s High Honors List Mitchell Houston was named to the fall 2015 Dean’s High Honor List.

Houston is majoring in Petroleum Engineering at Marietta College and is scheduled to graduate in May of 2019.

Houston is a graduate of Columbiana High School. Any full-time Marietta College student completing at least 15 credit hours with a grade point average of 3.75 or better in a given semester is recognized as a Dean’s High Honors List student for that semester.

Color your world Join the Boardman library from 7-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 for a relaxing evening of adult coloring. Coloring sheets and materials will be provided, or you’re welcome to bring your own.

Light refreshments will be available.

Bonding with babies and books Caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months can come to the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 for 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Meeting Check out the Boardman library at the monthly TAB meeting on Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Help plan and support teen activities at the library. Meet new people and have fun. Newcomers are always welcome.

Lego my library Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs. Legos will be provided. Lego My Library will be at the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 23.

Fitness Fun story time Join the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 13 for stories and activities selected from the Eat, Play, Grow program. Good fun and good nutrition.

Prizes and snacks will be given. For children ages 2-5. Sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Kids Coalition.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s Join the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 6, 20 and 27 for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Puzzle swap Swap six of your once-done jigsaw puzzles with others. This event takes place every second Wednesday of the month at the Boardman library at 4 p.m.

POLL RESULTS Every week, we’ll provide a question about our Neighbors communities and ask you to weigh in with an answer.

And we hope you’ll share an opinion as well. Here are the results to last week’s poll.

AUSTINTOWN

CANFIELD

When is the best time to see a new movie?

How have you dealt with the Canfield library’s closure for renovations?

Visiting other nearby Reading materials branches. 33% online. 0% Buying more books for my It hasn’t bothered me. 66% personal collection. 0%

The first day it comes out. 16% The following week or so. 0%

When it goes to the second-run theater. 50% Renting it or streaming it from home. 33%

BOARDMAN How long will you keep your holiday decorations up for?

I took them down already. 11% After New Year’s Day. 88%

They will come down some time before spring. 0% I never put them up. 0%

POLAND What is the greatest danger in winter driving?

The weather. 14% Distracted drivers. 71% Speeders. 0%

Human error. 14% Other. 0%

NEW POLL QUESTION AUSTINTOWN

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How was the majority of your holiday shopping completed this year?

What New Year’s tradition is your favorite?

In person.

Ordered online and shipped to your home.

Ordered online and picked up in store.

Other.

Watching the ball drop.

Pork and sauerkraut.

Making resolutions.

Other.

Visit canfieldneighbors.com to vote.

Visit austintownneighbors.com to vote.

BOARDMAN Should schools be off longer for winter break?

Yes - They need more time with their families.

Yes - The should have longer breaks, but shorter summers.

POLAND Which take on New Year’s resolutions matches yours the best?

No - The timing this year was perfect.

I pick the same resolution every year.

No - They should have shorter breaks and longer I try to pick resolutions that are summers. better for my health.

Visit boardmanneighbors.com to vote.

I try to pick resolutions that help others.

I don’t make resolutions.

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The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a blood pressure screening at the Boardman library from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Jan. 4

Reader’s Choice book club They will discuss “Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain. Share your favorite books and find out what new ones are being published. They will preview February’s book, “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. This month’s meeting will take place at the Boardman library on Jan. 4 at 7 p.m.

Get connected with digital media Find out what all the Hoopla is about at the Boardman library at 7 p.m. on Jan. 11. Learn how to use your library card to download or stream free movies, TV shows, music and audiobooks. Registration is required.

BHS students earn technology department grant Boardman High School’s business and technology department was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $4,000 by DonorsChoose.org. The grant was earned by the students in the technology classes with each student completing a unit on a computer programming language in Khan Academy. Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization working to promote careers in computer programming. The grant’s maximum amount awarded to any participating class was $4,000. The funding was provided by Google. After the award was received students decided to purchase 20 Asus 11 inch Ultra Books with Microsoft 365 software for use in all the department classes. In addition, the students decided to purchase two 3D Printing Layer pens that will be used in the department’s 3D Printing and Programming classes. ​Mrs. Evelyn Stanton, department leader, commends the students for their dedication and commitment to the future of Boardman High School’s technology courses and their hard work in obtaining the funds.

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The first students got in line to try the new lunch. They started with chicken and pasta and then chose their vegetables and broth.

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One of the cafeteria workers served the noodle soup to students walking through the line as they tell her what they would like in their soup.

Guest chef provides new meal to students

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

A new lunch item was provided for students as an opportunity to switch up from the normal lunch on Dec. 11 at Boardman High School.

Special guest chef, Pierre Wolfe, visited Boardman High School to prepare a noodle bowl option for the students. Wolfe, a broker chef from Supreme Great Lakes, prepared a dish that was different from a regular school lunch.

To start, the students were given a bowl with noodles and chicken. They would then add their choice of edamame or corn, vegetable or chicken broth and then fresh spinach and carrots on top. They are able to customize their own lunch instead of being having the same thing as everyone else.

Natalie Winkle, food service director, said, “Right now we have four lines and they serve all the same things. My hope is that the kids like this. I would like to turn one of those lines into a soup and salad or soup and sandwich line. It would be like a

Panera where you can pick two.”

Having this option provides a healthy and interesting alternative for the students to eat at lunch. The noodle bowls are flavorful while still meeting the strict guidelines and regulations when preparing a school meal.

Winkle is thankful that her hard-working staff is trying to make everything fun for the students and that they have the energy to try out new things.

Boardman High School is the first in the area to have a lunch special like this. The event was customized for the students of Boardman and the Spartan logo was on all of the flyers. Other schools are working on having a program similar to this one after seeing how well the results turned out.

“Ultimately the winners are the students because they have the choice of choosing what they want like Chipotle or noodle restaurants, customizing to their taste,” said Chef Wolfe. “The response is fantastic.”

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci Winkle is hoping to implement Pierre Wolfe, Corporate Chef from Supreme Great Lakes, worked with this concept into the school Natalie Winkle, Food Service Director, to introduce a new noodle option to lunch soon after winter break is Boardman High School on Dec. 11. over.

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Bikers’ funds offer families help for the holidays

SCORE is a national nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.

SCORE has helped the small business community for more than 50 years and is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Key among the unique offerings of the library is the ability to book a one-on-one appointment with BIC librarian Stuart Gibbs. Book-A-Business librarian appointments are free to any business in the city to help them discover the resources available at their public library.

Frank Bordonaro, Chapter Chair of Youngstown SCORE, noted that often small businesses don’t have the necessary time to research and find mentors; this partnership creates an opportunity for all three agencies to go out to them in the community.

The library has long worked with SCORE members to facilitate their work as mentors for start-up businesses. The library and the city will host SCORE office hours for mentorship and business plan assistance. SCORE mentors will give advice to their clients and the service is free and confidential. SCORE also provides expert resources with online counseling and tools at SCORE.org.

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Melissa Kalaman (right), chair of the Mike Hull Memorial Family Mini Grant Committee, presented its first award to Scott Lewis (front middle) of Youngstown. Joining in the ceremony was Daisy Washington (front left) and Committee members Nancy Hull (back left) and Joe Kalaman.

took part in the ride in honor of Mike Hull, a beloved husba nd, fat her, brot her a nd grandfather with a cherished granddaughter on the autism spectrum. The all-day event featured a 70-mile poker ride that visited establishments in the region, kicking off with a breakfast and bike blessing, ending with a live concert and offering an afternoon of free

bowling for individuals living with a disability.

Last year, the group presented the inaugural grant in the form of an iPad Air 3G and Otter Box case. It was presented to Scott Lewis of Youngstown.

A non-verbal 26-year-old with autism spectr um disorder.

Scott used the device for easier communication with his family.

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The City of Youngstown Community Planning and Economic Development Office along with SCORE and the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) announced the three organizations are entering into a partnership to assist businesses in the community.

The three groups signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) formalizing the partnership. The MOU explains, “The goals of the partnership are to promote the variety of resources available to each partner and to improve accessibility to the business community, and to leverage the different forms of assistance provided by the partners and offer support in a more comprehensive manner to strengthen the small business community.”

Mayor John McNa l ly explained that the City’s Community Planning and Economic Development Office has been focusing for the past 18 months on getting out to the community, meeting small business owners and trying to provide those business owners with more assistance.

The three organizations combine a wealth of knowledge from each of their unique strengths.

The City’s Economic Development Division offers support for business development in its many forms, including entrepreneurship, business retention, expansion and attraction.

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Members from each of the three organizations partnering together to provide business assistance stood together at the Dec. 1 meeting where a memorandum of understanding was formalized. Pictured, from left, are Tom Carney, SCORE; Frank Bordonaro, SCORE; T. Sharon Woodberry, City of Youngstown; Heidi Daniel, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County; Stuart Gibbs, PLYMC; and Charles Whitman, SCORE.

T he Aut i sm Soc iet y a nnounced the Mike Hull Memorial Family Mini Grant.

These grants, up to $500, are to support children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and families that include an indiv idua l w ith ASD. The grant cycle ran Nov. 1 through Dec. 10, or until allocated grant funds were depleted.

A focus of this project is to reach out and serve individuals and families that are not able to access existing support systems for various reasons, such as eligibility criteria, age and waiting lists. To qualify, the family must be residents of the Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties in Ohio, T he ter m “f a m i l y ” m ay include an immediate family member or other relative, a person providing foster care or a legal guardian or custodian, but does not include a person or entity who acts in a paid employment capacity.

These grants are funding opportunities that will only be offered once a year and are time limited.

The Family Mini Grant is funded with proceeds from t he A nnua l Mike Hull Memorial Poker Run for Autism that takes place in August.

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Calzone, Dipping Sauce, Corn, Mini Carrots, Fruit

Pancakes, Sausage Links, Potato Stars, Fruit

Macaroni and Cheese, Mixed Greens Salad with Low Fat Dressing, Steamed Carrots, Fruit

Soft Taco with Lettuce and Cheese, Seasoned Rice, Refried Beans, Fruit

Boneless Wings, Sweet Potato Puffs, Baked Beans, Fruit

All Beef Hot Dog with Whole Grain Bun, Potato Stars, Baby Carrots, Fruit

Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Broccoli, Fruit

Soft Taco with Salsa, Seasoned Rice, Black Beans, Carrots, Fruit

Bosco Sticks, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Fresh Garden Salad, Fruit

Boneless Wings, Sweet Potato Puffs, Baked Beans, Fruit

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Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Broccoli, Fruit

Soft Taco with Salsa, Seasoned Rice, Black Beans, Carrots, Fruit

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Excel for business Learn the basics of Excel for your Business. To register, call 330-7448636 and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar. This event is for adults, and will take place at the Boardman library Tech Room at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 27.

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Pioneer Trails Tree Farm offered horse and carriage rides along with wagon rides around the farm on the weekends.

Horse-drawn wagon rides offer holiday fun for families

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

Pioneer Trails Tree Farms offered horse-drawn wagon and tractor rides on Saturdays and Sundays starting the weekend after Thanksgiving. The rides are available from after Thanksgiving through the month of December.

“The horses take a loop. They take people halfway around the farm and then come back. Following the horses is a tractor available for rides too,” owner Mary Jan Perdulla, said.

The horses and wagon rides are free and open to anybody who wants to visit.

The horse-drawn wagon rides take place on the weekends, while the tractor-driven rides run daily through the season.

Families and friends are able to take pictures with the horses and pet them before they hop on the wagon for the ride.

The horses trot around the farm and the families are able to see the farm and the many trees that are grown there. The tractor rides follow the same loop as the horses allowing

the same views for those who choose the tractor rather than the horses.

Guests are welcome to hot chocolate and a fire place to keep warm while waiting. Families use the rides as a fun experience that only comes around once a year.

Pioneer Trails Tree Farms is very inviting for people to come find a Christmas tree while given an opportunity to “horse around” with horses. The tree farm has been family-owned and operated since it opened in 1990.

For adult fans of Young Adult literature from ages 18-118 this book club is for you. Talk about why you like YA. This month they will be discussing “The 5th Wave” by Rick Yancey. This month’s book club meeting will be at the Boardman library at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 12.

Google Drive Learn to access and share your files on one platform at the Boardman library Tech Room from 6:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 20. Questions answered include: How do you use 15 GB of storage? What types of files can be used?

Learn how to share and keep documents private. Demonstrations on Google Drive integration with other products will also be discussed.

To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar.

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Business workshop The library partners with SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, in presenting this seminar. Are you thinking about starting a business in the near future or further down the road? Members of SCORE will address key topics for those considering beginning a business: start-up considerations, marketing, finances and technology for business. The Business and Investment Center librarian will discuss the library’s sources and services for business start-up and beyond. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar. This workshop will take place at the Boardman library Tech Room at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 11.

Play with clay Come to the Boardman library at 6 p.m. on Jan. 28 to make a demo clay ornament, pin or figurine to give as a gift.

All supplies provided, limited space.

Adults and teens may register by calling 330-744-8636 and asking for the Boardman Library.

It’s all about yarn Bring in your crochet, knitting, plastic canvas, or “anything with yarn” project and learn from one another at the Boardman library at 11 a.m. on Jan. 25. Participants are encouraged to bring all yarn UFOs (unfinished objects).

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Children took pictures and petted the horses before getting on the carriage on Dec. 5 at Pioneer Trails Tree Farm.

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Mill Creek Metroparks naturalist Hillary Lenton read the children a story about polar bears during a Polar Bear class on Dec. 3.

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The children showed Hillary the bears they found after they searched the yard for brown bears and polar bears in a camouflage game.

Children get bear-y excited about learning

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

Children gathered at Ford Nature Center on Dec. 3 for a class all about Polar Bears, just in time for the snow to fall.

Hillary Lenton, a naturalist at Mill Creek Parks, led the class and got the children excited to learn.

She had books, activities and crafts to help the children be-

come more educated on polar bears.Lenton started off the class by having the children color a polar bear picture to get them into the swing of things.

She then read a book titled, “A Baby Polar Bear Story,” by Martha E. H. Rustad. This book taught the children how polar bears live and how they grow up.

When the story was over, the children bundled up and made

their way outside to play a camouflage game.

There were brown bears and polar bears hidden around the yard of Ford Nature Center and the children had to look around to find the different bears.

The children enjoyed being able to go outside and run around instead of sitting inside all day.

After finding all of the hidden bears, the children headed back

inside to play another game.

“We’re going to pretend to be polar bears. We are going to play musical ice sheets,” said Lenton.

The children “swam” from iceberg to iceberg like a game of musical chairs.

Each time the song played during the game stopped, an iceberg was removed from the water. “Let it Go” from the “Frozen” soundtrack was the perfect

song to play.

The students ended the class by making their own polar bear ornament to decorate their homes with in time for winter.

Classes like the Polar Bear class enable children to learn about different parts of nature while doing hands-on activities to further their knowledge.

More information on events like this one is available on www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

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swer such questions as these: Will the coin toss land heads or tails?

What will the first commercial be advertising? Which team will call the first timeout? The library will tally the scores after the event, and the teen with the highest score will win a $10 Dicks Sporting Goods gift card.

for children with different needs, including those with Autism, speech/ language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD and other special needs and challenges. They will enjoy books, music and sensory stations with a schedule board and double visuals. Children must attend with an adult. Registration is required.

Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Boardman library. Sensory Story Time is for preschool and school-age children.

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Check into chess Join they Boardman library on Jan. 10 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. as they play chess. If you would like to learn to play, they’ll be happy to teach you.

Check into Chess is for teens and adults.

Sensory story time Join the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 9 for a family story time for children of all ages with a sensory focus. This program is designed

Night Owl story time An evening story time for children ages 3-5 will take place at the Boardman library at 6 p.m. on Jan. 12, 19 and 26. Each child must be accompanied by an adult in this 30 minute program featuring finger plays, stories and a craft activity.

Ring in the New Year with a special family story time at the Boardman library at 6 p.m. on Jan. 5. There will be stories, games and activities, including a time capsule, for each family.

Mini-Makerspace: Snap Circuits Make learning a snap with Snap Circuits at the Boardman library Jan. 25-30. All week long during library hours, borrow one of the library’s four Snap Circuit kits. Follow the diagrams to build projects like radios, voice recorders, doorbells and more.

When you’re done, unsnap the pieces and turn them back in. All Snap Circuits products are for children ages 8 and up.

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Celebration of Dr. Seuss Join the Boardman library at 11 a.m. on Jan. 9 to see caricaturist Paul Merklein as he combines art, comedy and audience participation as he draws “Great Big Seusses,” all from the world of Dr. Seuss.

Gamblers Anonymous to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to recover from their gambling addictions, will meet twice this week in the Youngstown-Warren area.

A GA meeting takes place every Friday at Westminster Church, located at 119 Stadium Drive in Boardman, and every Sunday at Christ Church Presbyterian, located at 3425 Hopkins Road in Youngstown (in Cornersburg). Both meetings begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. and last about 1 1/2 hours. Those who believe gambling has affected any part of their lives are urged to attend.

Winter Wonderland Boardman Park is transformed into a Winter Wonderland for the holidays and their Annual Holiday Light Display is one that you won’t want to miss this year. Tune your car radio to 88.9 as you enter the park to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite traditional Christmas songs, as well as family favorites. Enjoy a military tribute featuring the songs “Santa’s Silent Night” and “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” along with several new displays. The synchronized display, which consists of a huge 25-foot lighted tree, an American flag, four singing Christmas trees and many more, is located on and around the Maag Outdoor Theatre. With more than 30 minutes of music to enjoy, visitors are encouraged to park across from the light show in the Maag Outdoor Theatre parking lot to enjoy the entire show so as not to block traffic on the park drive. The entire Holiday light display, which features more than 21 displays, is free and open to the public from 5-10 p.m. every evening until Jan. 9. For more information on these and upcoming park events, contact the Park Office at 330-7268107 or visit www.boardmanpark.com.

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The students of Robinwood Lane Elementary sat and watched the Boardman Singers during the Boardman High School choir concert on Dec. 11.

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The Spartan Singers, the all-boy singing group, posed as they ended one of their holiday songs.

Holiday sing-along with Robinwood Lane

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

The fourth-graders at Robinwood Lane Elementary School had their holiday concert during the last day of class before winter break on Dec. 22.

Joel Monaco, the choir director, was in charge of putting the event together. He and the students met once a week for practice, starting after Thanksgiving, giving them only five rehearsals. The students enjoyed learning the songs and dances which made it easier for them to catch on to everything so quickly.

“They love it, they have a lot of energy. They loved the dance

part, too,” said Monaco.

All of the students learned the dances, but because so many of the students wanted to take part in the event, Monaco had to organize dance auditions for the students. Monaco said learning the dances was probably one of the most favorite things that students had to learn.

Monaco also wrote the play with the students in mind. He put together a performance that would be fun and easy to learn because of the short amount of time they had to Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci prepare. They sang Christmas songs that were popular, but The choir director asked students of Robinwood who were siblings and See CHOIR, Page 9

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Melissa D’Apolito, vintage wares curator of Lola Bean’s Boutique, displayed her vintage clothes, purses, accessories, home goods and more at a local artists and businesses mini market hosted

by Stone Fruit Coffee on Dec. 12.

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Marissa Devantier of Vintie Design Company and The Shop on Liberty Street showcased her custom map coasters at a mini market of local artists and businesses hosted by Stone Fruit Coffee on Dec. 12.

Mini market supports local artists and businesses

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com

In support of shopping local and small business, Stone Fruit Coffee in Canfield hosted a mini market of local artists and businesses on Dec. 12. Melissa D’Apolito of Lola Bean’s Boutique, Melissa Smith of 1820 House Candle Company, Marissa Devantier of Vintie Design Company and The Shop on Liberty Street and Jamie Jamison of Ala Jamie displayed their wares during the mini market.

D’Apolito, Smith, Devantier, Jamison, Jen Langenheim of Stone Fruit Coffee and Jessica Sprowl Senedak are all members of Rust Belt Made, a group which cultivates, promotes and creates a holistic space to bring Rust Belt Makers and artisans together.

Devantier’s had a variety of her custom map coasters on display for customers to peruse.

“My coasters can connect people to where they are from, where they met their partner, where they went to college or where they got married. I love to

hear people’s stories, and each set of coasters tells a story,” Devantier said.

Vintie Design Company let to her shop, The Shop on Liberty Street, in Hubbard.

“The Shop of Liberty Street has 40 local artisans offering a variety of items from artwork to home goods. The mini markets that I participate in with local artists led to this shop. Everyone here today is featured in the shop. We make connections with other local artists through these mini markets and then support each other in many ways,” Devantier said.

For more information on The Shop on Liberty Street, visit www.theshoponlibertystreet. com.

Jamison, of Canfield, is a local artist who creates unique custom photography pieces.

She works with Converse Steel to use their products to create metal photo art tiles. Jamison uses still life images of local places and can also use old photographs to create the tiles. The tiles are magnetic and are able to be switched to different back-

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grounds Jamison has also made.

“The tiles are very personal pieces. Someone can bring me an old photo and an old handwritten letter and I can incorporate those things into one photo art tile. Then that tile can be put on a background of choice.

I feel like people can collaborate with me on the final piece and take part in the finished piece.

This provides them a stronger connection to the piece. The art and the background speaks to them,” Jamison said.

For more information on Ala Jamie, visit www.alajamie.com or call 330-565-6078.

Melissa Smith of 1820 House Candle Company makes her small batch natural wax candles in her studio in East Liverpool.

“I use domestic pure vegetable wax in my products. I locally source as much packaging, including printing, box printing and glasswares, as I can,” Smith said.

Smith’s candles and aromat herapy product s a re available in several shops in Youngstown, including Stone Fruit, Flaming Ice Cube, Studio Oxygen, Dave’s Detour and The Shop on Liberty Street and are sold all over the country.

For more information on 1820 House Candle Company, visit 1820house.com or call 330-4269955.

D’Apolito, of Lola Bean’s Boutique, is a vintage wares curator offering vintage clothes, purses, accessories, home goods and more. D’Apolito handpicks her

wares.

“I go to many different places and hand pick the items I want.

I know what I am looking for, so many times the items jump out at me. I try to find clothes which are on trend with today’s fashion and I actually have lots of success in that area. There are many new items that look vintage which are not, so I go for the authentic pieces. This is my passion and I feel my passion for vintage makes a difference in the pieces I choose and can offer,” D’Apolito said.

D’Apolito said many people feel a connection to vintage items and tell her their stories.

“I enjoy hearing the stories of people who actually wore or used these items when they were younger. I can tell by the way they look at certain items that they are reminded of when they wore something similar in the past or used or owned a similar item in the past. There is a history there and I am providing a continuation of history,” D’Apolito said.

D’Apolito will also take requests for vintage items and will search for that item for a customer. She said she also relies on social media quite a bit for her business.

“I have a small collection on Etsy and I am also on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I have monthly flash sales on Facebook during which I post photos of items for under $20. This way, I not only get interest locally, but from across the country,”

D’Apolito said.

For more information on Lola Bean’s Boutique, visit www.etsy. com/shop/lolabeansboutique or call 330-540-7401.

Langenheim, who co-owns Stone Fruit Coffee with her husband, Josh, was more than happy to host the mini market and support her fellow local business owners. The coffee shop will continue to host mini markets throughout the next year.

“It is a pleasure to work with the local businesses of Rust Belt Made. We support each other whenever and wherever we can.

There is a great sense of community here in Canfield. Shopping local makes such a difference and it offers unique gifts and items which you will not find anywhere else,” Langenheim said.

Jamison echoed the sentiment that it is important for local artists and business owners to support each other.

“We all help each other. We all want to see everyone succeed.

We support and promote each other and our local businesses.

We use social media to get the word out about our businesses and that has proved to be successful. Each one of us brings something different to the group and we all have different knowledge of certain things which we share with each other. We also could not succeed without the community’s support and we appreciate everyone coming out to our mini markets,” Jamison said.

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also ones that people might not hear as often.

After the fourth-graders finished their performance, they started a sing-along with the other students in the audience.

During the song “Jingle Bells,” Monaco had all of the students sing, then just the girls, followed by the boys.

One girl, Bridget Benson, even got up and started dancing along to the songs. She had the opportunity to join the stage with the fourth-graders and help them sing their songs.

Lead Pastors David & Kathie Thomas Invite You To Join Us. Service Times: Sundays 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Family Night - Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Friday Night River Services at 7:00 p.m.

Central Campus located 3 miles east of Youngstown 3899 McCartney Rd. Coitsville, OH 44436 Office Phone: 330-536-2127 8 Campuses in the Greater Youngstown Area.

Log onto our website to find a location near you. www.theresaplaceforyou.com

3000 South Raccoon Rd. Youngstown, OH 44515 (330) 792-3000 www.highwayfamily.com Sunday

6:30 p.m. - Family Night

Christian Life Church “Reaching the World for Christ!”

6101 S. Raccoon Rd., Canfield, Ohio Sunday School 9:15 Worship 10:30 Wednesday Family Night 6:30 Reverend Chris Woolley, Lead pastor (330-533-7769) www.christianlifechurchcanfield.com

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UNITED METHODIST Lockwood United Methodist Church

Rt. 224 in Boardman Saturday Vigil 4:00 Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Fr. Phillip E. Rogers, Pastor and Rev. Gerald DeLucia, Parochial Vicar

4570 Lockwood Blvd.

782-0573 Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Junior Church 11:15 a.m.

Worship 11:00 a.m.

Childcare Provided Pastor Rev. Greg Calko Barrier Free

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PRIMITIVE METHODIST 7872 Glenwood Ave. Boardman, OH 44512 B 330-726-2643

4478 Boardman-Canfield Rd. (224) Canfield, OH 44406 www.gracefamilychurch.net

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Where second chances come to life!

Rev. Jonathan Moore, Lead Pastor 330.518.0634

Bethel Friends Church

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CATHOLIC St. Charles Borromeo Church

FRIENDS

9:00 a.m. - Adult & Kids Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship and PowerKids Church

The Boardman Winter Chorale group held Charlie Brown Christmas trees while they sang a tribute to the 50th anniversary of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

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2771 Spitler Rd. Poland Ohio 44514

(330)757-1555 Sunday School-9:30 Sunday-10:45 www.bethelfriendschurch.com

PRESBYTERIAN Canfield Presbyterian Church 140 W. Main St, Canfield Sunday School 8:45 a.m.

Worship 10 a.m.

Nursery Care Provided Pastor Rev. Larry Bowald

UNITED METHODIST Western Reserve United Methodist Church 4580 Canfield Rd. (Rt. 62).

(330) 792-5805 • 330-797-8666 Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. Worship Sunday - 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Adult & Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

Nursery Available, Accessible.

Children’s Academy of Ohio Daycare and Preschool Monday-Friday.

Rev. Russ Adams

Nathan Doyle, Lead Pastor Sun Worship Services 9am & 10:45am Wednesday Family Night 6pm www.venturechurcheast.org

Four Mile Run Christian Church Summer Messages: NO ORDINARY LIFE! www.fourmileruncc.com (330) 799-7831

LUTHERAN Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA)

425 Crestview Dr., Boardman (next to West Blvd. School) 330-758-5745 www.bethelboardman.org Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 Sunday School at 9:45 Holy Communion offered at all services Nursery at 11:00 Handicap accessible Pastor Richard Kidd All are Welcome

Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 2985 Center Rd., Poland, OH 330-757-3272 Sunday Worship 10:00am All Are Welcome! www.princeofpeaceonline.com Find us on Facebook!

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Comfort Keepers offers flexible scheduling with weekly pay and local assignments, PTO, medical & voluntary benefits packages, as well opportunity to work 1:1 with clients and make a difference in your community.

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News Clerk Part Time

for Neighbors, a community newspaper put out by The Vindicator. Qualified candidates must have or be working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Professional Writing and Editing, or English. Those interested can email a resume, references and writing samples to neighbors@vindy.com with the subject line: Neighbors Clerk Candidate Resumes will be accepted until Jan. 3, 2016

FT position at private adoption/foster care agency.

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related human service field and adoption experience required. LSW preferred. Must be able to travel throughout NE Ohio.

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For kitchen & bath remodeling company. MUST have 5+ years experience. Full time with benefits. Clean driving record. Drug-free workplace. Send resume to: DUNCAN’S 108 S. Main St. Poland, OH 44514 LOOKING FOR A BABY SITTER, TREE TRIMMER OR PLUMBER? Find these and many more services in our “CALL AN EXPERT” column.

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Musical Instruments Drum Set - 5 pc., red sparkle, with cymbal & high hats, $250. 330-793-4055 Piano - Wurlitzer, with bench, $350/offer. Need buyer to pickup & move by Dec. 31 from Boardman home. Brian, 330-519-7591.

Sporting/Exercise Equipment Weight Set - Olympic, 380 lbs., w/bench & weight rack, $150. 330-539-9024

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Trucks Chevrolet S-10 LS - 2000 Many new parts, 89,000 mi., good running truck, asking $2500/offer.

Call 330-538-3706 Dodge Dakota - 1998, nice, runs good, new exhaust, V-6, $1500. 330-469-5774 or 330-509-0378

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Program Assistant Nutrition Education Two positions are available to teach food, nutrition, food resource management & other related topics to low-income adults, youth, and/or families as part of the Education branch of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) in a variety of community settings. To apply online, please go to:

www.jobsatosu.com Click Search Postings & enter Job Opening 414232.

To assure consideration, applications must be received online no later than January 3, 2016.

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Program Coordinator Nutrition Education Teach food, nutrition, food resource management & other related topics to low-income adults, youth, and/or families as part of the Education branch of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAPEd) in a variety of community settings. To apply online, please go to:

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To assure consideration, applications must be received online no later than January 3, 2016.

The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

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Tree Service J & L Tree Service Family owned & operated Fully insured - Free Est. Call 330-614-8578

Petroleum refinery, based in Newell, WV, seeks a Maintenance Planner/Coordinator. Applicants must possess a high school diploma, possess a valid driver’s license & be legally able to work in the United States. We are a drug free workplace & background checks are required for employment. The position offers a competitive benefits package.

The ideal candidate would have 5 yrs. experience in a maintenance/planning capacity in an industrial environment & have experience planning & coordinating activities for shutdowns, daily maintenance tasks, preventative maintenance & projects. A working knowledge of mechanical machinery, general welding practices, pipe fitting, instrumentation, electrical & insulation is required. Post-secondary education is preferred.

Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment, be a self-motivated person with strong leadership & organization skills. Some travel may be required. Good written & oral communication skills & knowledge of Microsoft products & SAP are essential.

A basic knowledge of a Primavera type project scheduling program is helpful.

Interested candidates should forward resumes by Sunday, January 10, 2016 to:

Ergon-West Virginia, Inc. Attn.: Tammy Williams 9995 Ohio River Blvd.

Newell, WV 26050 Fax: 304-387-7032 E-mail: personnelwv@ergon.com We are an EEO/AAP Employer

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Happily Ever After Georgiann Pavlich v Thomas Kirdahy clymer, N.Y.

Georgiann Marie Pavlich and Thomas A. Kirdahy exchanged marriage vows June 20 and were honored at a reception at Peek’n Peak Resort in Clymer, N.Y. George and Rosemary Pavlich of Poland are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Thomas and Sonia Kirdahy of Edinboro, Pa. The bride wore an organza gown with a sweetheart neckline that featured an embroidered bodice, Swarovski crystals and a crystal button closure.

Katie Pavlich, the bride’s cousin, was maid of honor. Katelyn Goozdich and Zoe Gleason, the groom’s nieces, were flower girls.

Joseph Fendone performed the duties of best man. The groom’s nephews, Michael Broderick and Adam Gleason, were ring and announcement bearers, respectively.

Mrs. Kirdahy earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Duquesne University and a master’s degree in nursing anesthesia from Gannon University. She is a certified registered nurse anesthetist at St. Vincent’s Hospital in

Family dinner fetes McKennas’ 50th anniversary AUSTINTOWN

A family dinner Aug. 21 at Mary Yoder’s Restaurant in Middlefield honored Mr. and Mrs. James McKenna of Austintown in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Hosting the event were the honorees’ children, Michael (Sharon) McKenna of Bay Village, Ohio, Robert (Roberta) McKenna of Girard and Brian McKenna of Austintown. The family also includes three grandchildren.

The former Sandra Champ and Mr. McKenna were married Aug. 21, 1965, in St. Anthony Church in Youngstown.

They are members of St. Christine Church in Youngstown.

A teacher, Mr. McKenna retired in 1996 from the Youngstown Board of Educa- Road Runners Club. Mr. McKenna also tion. He is a member of the Youngstown served in the U.S. Army from 1957-59.

Erie, Pa. Her husband holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education from Edinboro University. He is a special-education teacher at McDowell High School in Erie.

The couple live in Endinboro.

Family dinner celebrates Cochran 50th YOUNGSTOWN

Family gathering marks 50th event for Pekkanens STRUTHERS

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pekkanen Jr. of Struthers hosted a 50th anniversary celebration Saturday for their parents at the Elm Tree in Struthers.

Their family includes Bill Pekkanen III of Poland, Kim Shetter of Struthers, Rick and Marie Pekkanen of Boardman, as well as six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The former Marilyn Rummel married Bill Pekkanen Jr. on Nov. 16, 1965, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in New Springfield.

The couple are members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Poland.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cochran of Youngstown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a family dinner in September hosted by their children at the Chop House in Howland.

Their children are Renee and Michael Kenneally of Boardman and Scott and Flecka Cochran of Austintown. Grandchildren Connor and Evan Kenneally and Ryan, Justin and Ethan Cochran complete the family.

The event also was attended by members of the original wedding party and friends.

The former Mary Jane Clyde and Mr. Cochran were married Sept. 18, 1965, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown.

Mrs. Cochran retired from the ac-

counting department of Youngstown Steel Door Inc. in 2004, and continued to work at the Atway & Cochran law firm before retiring earlier this year.

Mr. Cochran worked at Youngstown Wastewater Treatment facility and retired in 2002.