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Members of the Canfield High School Lady Cardinals softball team looked on as Canfield Local Schools Superintendent Alex Geordan (right) and North American Dental Group Chief Executive Officer Ken Cooper (left) signed a partnership agreement for the sponsorship of a new state-of-the-art softball scoreboard.

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Esarco takes fifth at Ironman tournament

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Already one of the best upper-weight wrestlers in the state of Ohio, Canfield High School senior wrestler Jacob Esarco proved he is one of the best in the country.

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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?

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The Lewis School director Sarah Reichard along with students congratulated fellow student Grace Gummings, right, on her Ballet Western Reserve Nutcracker performance at DeYor on Dec. 4

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

CANFIELD

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.

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Visit austintownneighbors.com to vote.

BOARDMAN Should schools be off longer for winter break?

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Hilltop students Will and Aiden perfomed in the Ballet Western Reserve annual Nutcracker performance on Dec. 5

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.

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I try to pick resolutions that help others.

I don’t make resolutions.

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Ung named CVMS spelling champ The annual Canfield Village Middle School Spelling Bee took place on Dec. 21. Special congratulations to fifth-grade champion Grace Min, sixth-grade champion Jacob Johnson, seventh-grade champion Maggie Carrier, eighthgrade champion Sydney Kinkade and school champion Alexis Ung. Ung will represent the district in the annual Vindicator Spelling Bee on March 12 at Youngstown State University.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s Join MetroParks Farm at 10 a.m. on Jan. 6 and 13 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.

Gotta Move story time Children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver can join MetroParks Farm at 10 a.m. on Jan. 12 for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning.

Adults and children, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play.

Chicken dinner to be Jan. 7 Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road in Canfield, is having a drive through chicken dinner on Jan. 7 from 4 p.m. until it is sold out. The cost is $8 and the menu will include stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and a brownie.

Fun time for 4s and 5s Join MetroParks Farm at 10 a.m. on Jan. 5 for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 4-5) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Refresh Dental sponsors new CHS softball scoreboard

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com

The Canfield Local School District announced a partnership with the North American Dental Group’s affiliate, Refresh Dental, for the sponsorship of a new Canfield High School Lady Cardinals softball scoreboard. The partnership is worth $20,000 to the district, on a five-year agreement.

“We are very excited to sponsor the softball scoreboard for Canfield High School. It is a great opportunity to give back and be involved in our community. Our local community is very important to us and service to the community is part of our organizational core values,“ said North American Dental Group Chief Executive Officer Ken Cooper. “Our contribution to Canfield High will give students and their families access to a better facility, lift their morale and make the athletic program better at the school. We really appreciate this opportunity.”

Canfield Local Schools Superintendent Alex Geordan said the new partnership is a commitment to both the schools and the Canfield community.

“Our new partnership with the North American Dental Group is not only a commitment to the district but also to the Canfield community,” said Alex Geordan, Superintendent. “Refresh Dental will also help keep our student athletes safe by offering fitted mouth guards for families to purchase. This effort will reduce the effects of injuries the athletes may incur and will help keep our kids safe and secure,” Geordan said.

Canfield High School Athletic Director Greg Cooper said this new partnership is a win-win situation for everyone involved.

“With this partnership with Refresh Dental, we now have a close liaison with dental support. This will benefit Canfield Local Schools students and student athletes.

Partnering with a local business such as Refresh Dental is significant. It is a win-win situation,” Cooper said.

Cooper also praised the Canfield Softball Boosters for their efforts in improving the softball facilities.

“The boosters have been exemplary in supporting the softball program. They have been instrumental in allowing us to provide a program that is so special. And now, thank you to Refresh Dental for giving them a brand new, state-of-the-art scoreboard, at no cost to taxpayers. This is a culmination of all the hard work that has gone into the project of refurbishing the field and facility,” Cooper said.

Canfield Softball Boosters member John Manenti echoed Cooper’s sentiments.

“About a year ago, we parents decided it was time to upgrade the softball field. It hadn’t had any upgrades for about 15 years. Thanks to the hard work of our parents and boosters, we were able to get an all new playing surface, except the outfield. New dugouts were built last year and new bleachers were recently added. And now, thanks to Refresh Dental, the teams will have a brand new scoreboard with no tax dollars being used to fund it,” said Manenti.

“The field improvement project has been a labor of love from parents, Canfield High School, Canfield Softball Boosters and the Canfield community. They have worked hard to provide an upgraded facility and new playing surface for our softball players to show off their skills and talents. We hope to have the scoreboard up and running next season,” Geordan said.

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Members of the Canfield High School Lady Cardinals softball team looked on as Canfield Local Schools Superintendent Alex Geordan (right) and North American Dental Group Chief Executive Officer Ken Cooper (left) signed a partnership agreement for the sponsorship of a new state-of-the-art softball scoreboard.

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A rendering of the new state-of-the-art Canfield High School softball scoreboard was displayed as the Canfield Local School District announced a partnership with the North American Dental Group’s affiliate Refresh Dental for the sponsorship of the new state-ofthe-art scoreboard Nov. 13.

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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.

Bikers’ funds offer families help for the holidays T he Aut ism Societ 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 individual with 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, The term “family” may 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 of-

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fered once a year and are time limited.

The Family Mini Grant is funded with proceeds from the Annual Mike Hull Memorial Poker Run for Autism that takes place in August. More than 60 motorcyclists took part in the ride in honor of Mike Hull, a beloved husband, father, brother and 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 nonverbal 26-year-old with autism spectrum disorder. Scott used the device for easier communication with his family.

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A friendly monster greeted a second-grade C.H. Campbell Elementary School student as she entered the school’s annual book fair, with the theme ‘Reading Will Give You Goosebumps’ on Nov. 18.

CHC students get goose bumps at book fair

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com

St udent s enter i ng C .H. Campbell Elementary School’s library to shop at the book fair were sure to get goose bumps and that was exactly what was supposed to happen.

W it h a nod towa rd t he “Goosebumps” books a nd movie, the theme was, ‘Reading Wi l l Give You Goosebumps,’ and the library was transformed into a home for friendly monsters Nov. 16-23.

C.H. Campbell Elementary School librarian/media specialist Patti Hockensmith said the decorating was a collaboration between herself, parents and students.

“Meshelle Nava rrro was instrumental in decorating the library with our monster theme. It was a collaboration between myself, parents and also the students, who could create a ‘monster’ at home and bring it in to be displayed on the wall in the library,” Hockensmith said.

To even get to into the book fair, students had to wa lk through a ‘monster’ at the entrance of the library. As they entered, they were greeted by friendly monster creations and even had a photo opportunity with a monster display. They were also encouraged by signs to ‘Growl if you love the book fair’ and ‘Be a monster reader.’

The students attended the

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A friendly monster perused the C.H. Campbell Elementary School’s book fair catalogue during the school’s annual book fair with the theme ‘Reading Will Give You Goosebumps’ Nov. 16-23.

book fair during their scheduled library times. The students also visited the book fair the week before they were scheduled to shop so they could browse and create a wish list of books they wanted to buy.

Parents and grandparents were invited to the book fair to help the students shop. The book fair also offered adult bestsellers for the parents and

grandparents who attended the fair. Students could also purchase bookmarks, pencils, novelty erasers, journals, pens, stickers, posters and more.

Members of the school’s PTO operated the checkout during the fair and were also available to help the children pick out books.

Proceeds from the book fair are used to buy books for the library.

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Geonna Harris posed with Santa and his elf at Lanterman’s Mill. This is her second year visiting Santa at the Olde Fashioned Christmas.

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The Giving Tree, donated by Pioneer Trails Tree Farm, was accompanied by wicker baskets for donations. The donations went to Mahoning County school children in need.

Christmas comes early at Lanterman’s Mill

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

Lanterman’s Mill hosted an Olde Fashioned Christmas on Nov. 28 and 29. The Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill brought in a lot of people for food and fun.

People from all around the area came to Lanterman’s Mill during the weekend of the Olde Fashioned Christmas. They had the chance to enjoy a visit with Santa and his elf, live music, a balloon animal maker and food.

Lanterman’s Mill was covered in Christmas decorations.

Christmas trees, vendors selling assorted Christmas decorations and wreaths made Christmas come to life.

There was a Giv ing Tree Christmas tree outside for people to give donations of mittens, hats, scarves and other items to keep children in need warm for the winter. All of the donations were given to the school children of Mahoning County.

The Giving Tree was donated by Pioneer Trails Tree Farm.

Vendors set up shop in Lanterman’s Mill and had their holiday crafts on display. There were pinecone decorations, candles,

knitted items and an assortment of other items available for guests to purchase.

Santa and his elf were available for Christmas list wishes and pictures throughout the weekend. Children lined up with their families to see Santa.

Tables were set up with food from hot dogs to roasted chestnuts for guests to enjoy. Hot chocolate was also given to guests to sip on while listening to the live Christmas music.

The Olde Fashioned Christmas is an event that happens annually and is sponsored by WFMJ/WBCB.

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A balloon artist was at Lanterman’s Mill creating different animals and shapes out of balloons for the guests to take home as a souvenir.

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Guests at the Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill on Nov. 28 shopped at the vendor’s stations for gifts to take home. One vendor had pinecone decorations for winter.

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CHS swim and dive team annual Pancake Breakfast The Canfield High School swim and dive team will host its annual Pancake Breakfast on Jan. 10 in the Canfield High School Cafeteria from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from any CHS swimmer, diver or booster parents. The cost is $6.50 for adults and $4 for children. Take-out breakfasts are also available for purchase. The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. Proceeds benefit the Canfield High School swim and dive team program. Money raised supports coach salaries, pool rental fees, meet entry fees, equipment, team suits, the team banquet and awards, after-meet meals and special busing to the NEAC conference championship meet. The Canfield High School Swim and Dive Team Boosters organize the event and take over the high school kitchen to prepare the breakfast. Members of the swim and dive team take shifts bussing tables, selling raffle tickets and making sure that everyone has enough to eat. The Canfield swim and dive team is coached by Brian Stahl, with Ron Navarra serving as the dive coach. The team’s meets take place at Beeghly Natatorium, at Youngstown State University. For more information about the team, check out its website at www.canfieldswimming.com.

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Guests warmed up around the fire when they got cold. The roasted marshmallows, chestnuts, enjoyed hot chocolate and hot dogs.

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Santa and Curly the Cone prepared for pictures with children at the Dairy Queen Christmas event on Dec. 4.

Christmas served with a smile

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

The Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosted a Christmas event on Dec. 4. Santa and one of his reindeer made a special appearance.

Dairy Queen was transformed into a holiday Christmas scene when Santa came. People from all around showed up to get their pictures taken with Santa, pet a reindeer, roast chestnuts on an open fire and enjoy live music.

Loca l school bands perfor med C h r ist ma s mu sic throughout the event for people to sit back and listen to.

Children waited in line to get their pictures taken with Santa and Curly the Cone, the Dairy Queen mascot.

The children also had a rare chance to go and pet Chet the reindeer. Chet was named after one of the reindeer in the

movie “The Santa Claus 2.” The children were eager to reach through the fence and try to pet Chet. Many children exclaimed their excitement at the chance to see a real reindeer in person.

Because it was a chilly night,

many of the families gathered around the fire to enjoy hot chocolate with marshmallows, roasted chestnuts and hot dogs.

For those looking for a sweeter treat, Dairy Queen was open inside to serve ice cream and other

desserts.

Other Dairy Queens around the area are also hosting their own Christmas events with Santa and his friends.

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Members of local high school bands performed Christmas songs for those in attendance to listen to and enjoy.

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CHS senior class hosts annual craft show

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com

The Canfield High School class of 2016 carried on the tradition of sponsoring the school’s 27th annual Craft Show on Dec. 5. The show, which offered 199 vendors, is the sole senior class fundraiser, attracting thousands of shoppers, who before the doors were opened, lined up and wrapped around the high school.

The vendors offered a variety of wares, including holiday items and crafts, homemade candles, dog treats, clothing, photo art, homemade soaps and lotions, homemade baked goods, Ca nf ield Ca rdina ls items, jewelry, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns and Ohio State items and handmade hats, scarves, gloves and mittens.

Senior class co-advisors Anthony Holben and Candy Reed helped the senior class officers plan the event, but according to Holben, the students and their parents do much of the work.

“The parents of our class officers do a lot of the work and are involved in the planning of the show. They work the concession stand and are in charge of the Chinese auction and the 50/50 raffle. The class officers recruit other students from all grade levels to volunteer to help and they can earn community service credits as members of service clubs, such as the National Honor Society and Leos,” Holben said.

Senior Class Officer Morgan Leonard said many students volunteer, but most are seniors because they want to support their senior class.

“We have lots of seniors here volunteering because the seniors want to support each other. They know that they will have to put for the effort to get what they want out of our senior year,” Leonard said.

The money raised from the craft show is used for several activities at the school, including two dances sponsored by the senior class, the graduation ceremony, the senior class gift to the school and donations to local charities, such as Canfield CareNet, which benefits local families.

“We give a lot of the money raised here back to the school.

This year we gave the school money for the renovations at the front of the school, includ-

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Canfield High School students volunteered to help with the 27th annual Canfield High School Craft Show, sponsored by the senior class, Dec. 5.

ing rejuvenating the high school sign in the southeast corner of the school and several trees around the parking lot. We are also helping with the upgrade of the sound system for the auditorium. We want to help with that project because there is not a student in Canfield High School who doesn’t experience the sound in the auditorium so improving that benefits all students,” Holben said.

Holben also said about 60 percent of vendors are repeat vendors and they sign up this year for next year’s craft show, as evidenced by kettle corn vendor Phil Fisher.

“I have been doing this for 16 years and the Canfield High School Craft Show is one of the better and nicest craft shows in the area,” Fisher said.

Gamblers Anonymous, a 12Step 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.

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Canfield High School Circuit Birds Robotics Team members, from left, Donald Cutrer, Bobby Hudock and Riley Ayers, demonstrated the team’s 3-D printer at the 27th annual Canfield High School Craft Show Dec. 5. The students 3-D printed holiday ornaments which were for sale and were selling baked goods to raise money for their upcoming competition season.

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SPORTS schedule

Monday, Jan. 4 Girls Varsity Bowling Canfield at Warren G. Harding, 4 p.m.

Boys Varsity Bowling Canfield at Warren G. Harding, 4 p.m.

Girls Freshman Basketball Poland at Canfield, 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, Jan. 6

Girls Freshman Basketball Canfield at Austintown, 5 p.m.

Boys Freshman Basketball Canfield at Austintown, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Varsity Wrestling Boardman at Canfield, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 8 Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Canfield at Struthers, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Varsity Basketball Canfield at Struthers, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 9 Boys Varsity Swimming Canfield at NEAC Swimming and Diving Championships, 10 a.m.

Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Normandy High School at Canfield, 4:15 p.m.

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Austintown at Canfield, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Varsity Basketball Austintown at Canfield, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 10 Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Notre Dame at Canfield, 12:15 p.m.

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Already one of the best upper-weight wrestlers in the state of Ohio, Canfield High School senior wrestler Jacob Esarco proved he is one of the best in the country. He placed fifth in the 220-pound weight class at the Walsh Jesuit Ironman tournament on Dec. 11 and 12.

The Ironman tournament is widely regarded as the toughest in season high school wresting tournament in the country and featured 93 schools from across the country including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Texas, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Florida and California. Escaro won five matiches during the tournament, while losing only two matches to nationally-ranked competitors. Esarco is a team captain and returning state place winner for the Cardinals. He is currently ranked in the top three for his weight class in Division II and will look to make a run at an individual state championship this season.

Also competing for the Cardinals were Georgio Poullas, David Crawfod, Dominic Cooper and Mason Giordano.

Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Youngstown East at Canfield, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Varsity Basketball Youngstown East at Canfield, 7 p.m.

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Esarco takes fifth at Ironman tournament

Tuesday, Jan. 5

Girls Varsity Bowling Howland at Canfield, 4 p.m.

Boys Varsity Bowling Howland at Canfield, 4 p.m.

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Canfield at Louisville, 6 p.m.

Girls Varsity Basketball Canfield at Louisville, 7:30 p.m.

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Canfield swimming competes against Glen Oak The Canfield coed swimming and diving team competed against Glen Oak on Dec. 9.

The girls team fell to Glen Oak 103-79. The boys team won 12538.

The girls team of Sydney Schuler, Theresa Mikolay, Maggie Beistel and Rachel Williams came in first place in the Girls 200 medley relay. In the girls 200 freestyle, Williams placed third and Marissa Marzano placed fourth. In the girls 200 individual medley, Morgan Weiss placed second and Lauren Grimm placed fourth. In the girls 50

freestyle, Beistel placed second and Schuler placed fourth. In the girls individual medley diving, Maggie Brucoliplaced second and Carlie Oddo placed third. In the girls 100 butterfly, Mikolay placed first and Williams placed third. In the girls 100 freestyle, Beistel placed second and Gina Landers placed fifth.

The boys team of Cullen Brady, Matthew Bogen, Alec Gaetano and Ben Brucoli placed first in the boys 200 medley relay and the team of Jared Rothbauer, Lake Bennett, Bobby Kutsch and Kamran Sarac placed sec-

ond. In the boys 200 freestyle, Gaetano placed third, Ben Brucoli placed second and James Dietz placed fourth. In the boys 200 individual medley, Sarac placed first, Rothbauer placed second and Jason Paris placed third. In the boys 50 freestyle, Ben Brucoli placed first, Brady placed second and Kutsch placed third. In the boys 100 butterfly, Gaetano placed first and Kutsch placed second. In the boys 100 freestyle, Bogen placed first, Sarac placed second and Lake Bennett placed third.

Tournament champs The fifth-grade Canfield Cardinals basketball team won the fifth-grade division of the 2015 Cardinal Classic Basketball Tournament hosted by the Canfield High School Basketball Boosters that took place on Dec. 5,6, 12 and 13. Members of the championship team include (front) Sam Bixel, Dom Marzano, Chris Lorello, Ethan Prout, (middle) Stephen Maszczak, Ryan Schneider, Broc Lowry, Ali Shalash, Jake Schneider, (back) coaches Bob Schneider and Dicky Schneider.

Not pictured is Cameron Sweeney.

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Send Neighbors your news If you’re a winter sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help. In order to get teams and players the recognition they deserve, we want to showcase them in our pages. You can email us at neighbors@vindy. com.

You don’t have to be a writer — just send us the information and we’ll put it all together. When emailing pictures, send them as JPEG files as large as possible.

Provide caption information and where people are located from left to right, front row to back.

Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every step of the way. If you’re a sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.

In order to get teams and players the recognition they deserve, we want to showcase them in our pages. We can only do that if you commit to sending us game reports and photos each week. If you send it, it will get in.

You can email us at neighbors@vindy.com. You don’t have to be a writer — just send us the information and we’ll put it all together. When emailing pictures, send them as JPEG files and as large as possible. Provide caption information and where people are located from left to right, front row to back. The sports news we’re looking for ranges from varsity high school teams down to middle school and even elementary and recreational leagues.

We look forward to hearing about your teams successes.

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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.

City, library and SCORE partner T he Cit y of You ngstow n Com mu n it y Pla n n i ng a nd 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 pa rtnership. 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 ma nner to strengthen the small business community.”

Mayor Joh n 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.

T he t h ree orga n i zat ions 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.

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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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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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

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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

BOARDMAN Lease with Option to Buy -5941 Stillson Pl. - $99,500 -890 Larkridge - $127,000 (Applewood Acres) Lakeside Realty Call Steve - 330-501-0278

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

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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:

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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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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.

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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.