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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Cub Scouts attend local government event

Green lighting

Craft show

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Cub Scouts Pack 25 spent an evening with Mayor Bernie Kosar at Canfield City Hall on Dec. 5. Pictured are, from left, Cade, Nathan, Aven, Lydia, Bernie Kosar, Braden, Owen, Andrew and Albert.

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Boys team wins regional tournament

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Happily ever after

The 9-10 boys NFL Flag YYFFA team won the regional tournament at the Indianapolis Colts practice facility in October.

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Gathering Place event to be Jan. 9 Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad Street in Canfield, is hosting a Gathering Place event on Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. The program will include Traci Manning from the Youngstown Historical Society. She will do a program on Great Women in the Mahoning Valley. Lunch will be provided. This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens that is offered on the second Monday of the month every month. Different games and activities are also offered each month. Come out and join the group in a fulfilling afternoon of fun and socialization. Spread the word and bring your friends. The contact person for these events is Bernadette Beler at 330-533-6045 or the church at 330533-3531.

Teen Advisory Board meeting Join the Canfield library’s Teen Advisory Board and get to know the new Canfield library, take a look at some new teen books and share ideas on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. Snacks will be provided. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.

Volcano eruption School got you down? Bored? Want a little excitement? Go to the Can-

field library on Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. They’ll make a real life volcano with several variations. Snacks are provided. This program is for teens in seventh-grade and up.

This is Charity. She is a female, brown brindle and white Pit Bull Terrier mix. She is estimated to be about 5-years-old and has been at Angels for Animals since Nov. 23, 2016. Charity’s identification number is A150592. Call or visit Angels for Animals during their regular hours for more information or to see if you would be a good fit for Charity.

Angels for Animals

4750 West South Range Road | Canfield | 330-549-1111, X121 Open Tuesday-Thursday from Noon to 6 p.m.; Friday from Noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you would like to become a sponsor for Adoptable Pets of the Week, contact Kathy Smith at 330-747-1471 ext. 1214. 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.

Coloring for grown-ups Join the Canfield library on Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. and tap into your creative side with the newest relaxation craze: coloring for grown-ups. Colored pencils and markers will be provided along with intricate abstract and themed design sheets. This program is for teens and adults only.

Mason jar snow globes Bottle up the winter. Join the Canfield library on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. to make Mason jar snow globes. They provide the trees and snow to make a tiny winter wonderland, no water necessary. You must register so they have enough supplies for everyone. This is for adults.

Valentine’s Day wreath Join the Canfield library in creating your own Valentine’s Day Wreath on Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 to register. This event is for adults and teens.

Watercolor for beginners Have you always wanted to paint with watercolors? Join the Canfield library on Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and they’ll take you step by step to create your very own work of art. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register. This class is for adults.

CHARITY

Meet Dracula, a male, black Domestic Shorthair. He is estimated to be 2-years and 9-months-old. He has been at Angels for Animals since March 22, 2016. Dracula’s identification number is A137812. Call Angels or stop in for more information on this handsome guy!

AUSTINTOWN

CANFIELD

How did you spend your New Year’s Eve?

How long will you keep your holiday decorations up?

At a party. 33% With family. 16%

On vacation. 0% Other. 50%

I already took them down. 16% I’ll take them down this week. 66%

Sometime before February. 0% Other. 16%

BOARDMAN

POLAND

What do you hope to do more of in 2017?

How do you feel about the school board hiring a firm to make a district plan?

Spend more time with family. 0% Relax. 0%

Pay better attention to my health. 60% A mixture of all the above. 40%

It will be well worth it. 0%

It’s an fine first step. 0%

I’m for it, but I wish it didn’t cost so much. 9%

I’m not really a fan of it. 90%

NEW POLL QUESTION CANFIELD

AUSTINTOWN

What family movie are you most interested in this year? Did your family take advantage of any after-holiday sales? Beauty and the Beast. Despicable Me 3. Cars 3.

Smurfs: The Lost Village. Other.

Visit austintownneighbors.com to vote.

Yes - We all enjoy shopping. Yes - But only one or two.

No - I found out about them too late. No - I didn’t need anything.

Visit canfieldneighbors.com to vote.

BOARDMAN

POLAND

How long will we have cold weather this year?

Did you meet resolutions set at the beginning of 2016?

Well into spring. Through February or March.

Not too much longer at all.

Yes - I met all of my goals.

No - I came close on a few.

The weather will fluctuate until summer.

Yes - But not all of them.

No - I gave them up during that year.

Visit boardmanneighbors.com to vote.

Visit polandneighbors.com to vote.

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Basic Microsoft Word Learn very basic computer skills involving the Microsoft Office Word program at the Canfield library on Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. This is a beginner’s class that will cover cut and paste and the Word menus. Space is limited to five. Call 330-744-8636 to register and specify branch and Basic Word Computer Class. This event is for adults.

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Getting connected with hoopla Want to discover what Hoopla can do for you? Join the Canfield library in learning how to use your library card to download free movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, comics and eBooks on Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Call 330744-8636 to register. Space is limited. This event is for adults.

Coupon swap at the library Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in during library hours at the Canfield library to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. This event is for adults.

Essential oil class to take place in January and February Naturopathic Doctor Dannielle MacDuff is offering a fourweek course on how and when to use Essential Oils and how to include them in your first aid kit. The course is of particular interest to individuals who prefer holistic health remedies rather than prescription medication. This course takes place at ETI Technical College, located at 2076 Youngstown-Warren Road in Niles, on Jan. 19 and 26, and Feb. 2 and 9. Classes begin at 7 p.m. and last until 8:30 p.m. The entire course costs a $65 donation to the Phoenix House Building Fund and includes all costs and materials associated with the class. Interested parties can register online at drdanni. eventbrite.com or call 330-7589567. Call Dr. MacDuff with any questions.

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Cub Scouts Pack 25 lined up to stand at the podium at Canfield City Hall on Dec. 5 in front of Mayor Bernie Kosar.

Cub Scouts Pack 25 spent an evening with Mayor Bernie Kosar at Canfield City Hall on Dec. 5. Pictured are, from left, Cade, Nathan, Aven, Lydia, Bernie Kosar, Braden, Owen, Andrew and Albert.

Scouts learn rules of the court By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

Cub Scouts Pack 25 of Canfield got an idea of what the judicial system was like after sitting in at an arraignment on Dec. 5 at the Canfield City Hall. Mayor Bernie Kosar spoke with the Cub Scouts before they watched the arraignment. Kosar told the scouts how an arraignment works, the choices people have to plead and what each plea means. The Cub Scouts, led by troop leader Albert Pacella, made the trip the Canfield City Hall as part of their Arrow of Light Award. The scouts had to visit a public official and when Pacella reached out to Kosar, he was more than happy to accommodate their needs. “They have to visit with a public official and we contacted Mr. Kosar and he invited us to come before court for a little bit and then to sit through court,” said Pacella. The scouts sat in the chairs and watched as each person walked up to the podium to speak with Kosar about their court appearance. “I would want them to want an insight into how the system works,” said Kosar. “I wanted them to see a judge who cared about the person standing in front of them. Who tried to go get the best deal for that person. If I delivered that message to one those kids, I succeeded.” To bring the court visit to an end, the Cub Scouts participated in a mock trial of their own. The scouts had the chance to be the judge, defendant and other members of the court. “I liked coming. We saw how to run and what Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci happens in court,” said Cub Scout Albert Pacella Jr. Some of the Cub Scouts Pack 25 participated in a mock trial on Dec. 5 at Canfield City Hall. whose favorite part was the mock trial.

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ABWA to meet on Jan. 10 The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will have its Jan. 10 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at A La Cart in Canfield. A brunch will be served and the cost is $17. It will include ham and cheese strata, chicken a la king, French toast sticks, link sausage, home fried potatoes, assorted pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee and tea. The deadline for this reservations is Dec. 31. Call either Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527 or Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089. The speaker for the evening will be Carolina Figley, a physician and nutritionist from the Columbiana and Lisbon Health Departments. The public is welcome.

APA shoe drive taking place In the spirit of the holidays, Austintown Podiatry Associates recently announced its annual shoe drive. They are accepting new and gently used shoes at all three offices. The shoes will then be delivered to those who are less fortunate. Shoes can be dropped off at any of the three locations during business hours. The Austintown office is located at 1300 S Canfield-Niles Road in Austintown, the Warren location is 3802 Elm Road N.E. in Warren and the Boardman location is 7010 South Ave., Suite 3.

Overeaters Anonymous to have local meetings Overeaters Anonymous is offering meetings at several local locations and on a variety of days. On Saturdays at 10 a.m., there will be a meeting at St. Thomas the Apostle

GA to meet twice this week 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 is offered every Friday at Westminster Church, located at 119 Stadium Drive in Boardman, and another is offered 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. For more information, call the local Gamblers Anonymous hotline at 330-505-5060.

St udent s ent er i n g C .H . Campbell Elementary School’s library to shop at the Scholastic book fair were warned to enter if they dared into Pirate Cove. With the theme “What ARRGGH You Reading?,” the library was transformed into a pirates world, complete with a pirate ship, treasure chests, pirate skeletons, palm trees and, of course, a parrot. C.H. Campbell Elementary School librarian/media specialist Patti Hockensmith said the decorating was a group effort of many PTO mothers. “The moms do an amazing job every year for our book fair. The kids love it,” Hockensmith said. The students attended the book fair during their scheduled library times, browsing through a variety of books, including bestsellers, entertainment, cook books, hardcover picture books and reference and science books. Students could a lso purchase bookmarks, pencils, novelty erasers, journals, pens, stickers, posters and more. 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

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A C.H. Campbell Elementary School second-grade student and his mom shopped the school’s annual book fair on Nov. 19.

grandparents who attended the fair. Students could a lso purchase books for their teacher’s classroom through the Buy a Teacher a Book program. 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.

CANFIELD SCHOOL LUNCHES | NEXT WEEK MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Chicken parm sandwich, sidewinder potatoes, fruit, chocolate chip cookie, milk

Cheese ravioli, garden salad w/dressing, breadstick, fruit, milk

Mini corn dogs or fish filet sandwich, veggies & hummus, fruit, milk

Cheese quesadilla w/ salsa, corn, refried beans, fruit, milk

Pizza crunchers w/ sauce, veggies & hummus, fuit, milk

Breaded drumstick, sidewinder potatoes, roll, fruit, milk

Meatball splash, garden salad w/dressing, fruit, milk

Hot ham & cheese on pretzel bun, baby carrots w/ranch, slushie cup, milk

Nacho chips w/toppings, corn, refried beans, fruit, milk

Pizza crunchers w/ sauce, broccoli, fruit, milk

Breaded drumstick, sidewinder potatoes, roll, fruit, milk

Meatball splash, garden salad w/dressing, fruit, milk

Hot ham & cheese on pretzel bun, baby carrots w/ranch, slushie cup, milk

Nacho chips w/toppings, corn, refried beans, fruit, milk

Pizza crunchers w/ sauce, broccoli, fruit, milk

Breaded drumstick, sidewinder potatoes, roll, fruit, milk

Meatball splash, garden salad w/dressing, fruit, milk

Hot ham & cheese on pretzel bun, baby carrots w/ranch, slushie cup, milk

Nacho chips w/toppings, corn, refried beans, fruit, milk

Pizza crunchers w/ sauce, broccoli, fruit, milk

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This is a monthly book club to discuss titles chosen “off the shelves” of the Canfield library’s Book Club room. January will feature “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt. Join the fun on Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m.

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MIDDLE

Off the Shelves...

CHC students walk the plank at book fair

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Catholic Church in the Church Hall, Room 2, located at 4453 WarrenSharon Road in Vienna, Ohio. This location is handicapped accessible. On Sundays at 7 p.m., there will be a meeting at Shenango Presbyterian Church, located at 3144 Wilmington Road (Route 18) in New Castle, Pa. This location is handicapped accessible. On Mondays, a meeting will take place at 1 p.m. at the Girard Multigenerational Center, located at 443 Trumbull Avenue in Girard. This location is handicapped accessible. On Wednesdays, a meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Valley Care - Northside Medical Center in the Medical Education Building, auditorium A, located at 500 Gypsy Lane in Youngstown. This location is handicapped accessible. On Thursdays at 6 p.m., a meeting will take place in Faith Chapel Fellowship Church, located at 511 E. Pershing St. in Salem, while at 7:30 p.m. a meeting will take place at New Life Lutheran Church, located at 1181 Churchill-Hubbard Road in Youngstown. Both of these locations are handicapped accessible. For more information on OA or meetings, go to www.oa.org or call one of the following Help Hotlines: Mahoning or Trumbull Counties 330-747-2696; Columbiana County - 330-424-7767; Lawrence County - 724-674-3697.

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The Meals on Wheels tree at Fellows Riverside Gardens was decorated with photos of drivers and members of the Meals on Wheels team.

Meals on Wheels decorates Christmas tree for good cause By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

Mill Creek Park’s Winter Celebration - One Man’s Dream: Celebrating 125 Years of Mill Creek Pa rk sta r ted Dec. 3 and will run every Tuesday through Sunday until the end of December. More than 45 non-profit organizations decorated trees at Fellows Riverside Gardens for people to look at as they walk through the building. Meals of Wheels decorated a tree for the first time this year to show their mission and partnership with Subaru’s Share the Love event. Meals on Wheels decorated their tree with photos of drivers and board members of the Ma honing Count y Branch. The tree was decorated with blue and silver to match Subaru’s theme for the Share the Love event. Meals on Wheels started their planning in October. A children’s car was next to the tree with a giant snowman driving and cans of food in the back seat. Subaru will donate $250 to Meals on Wheels for every Subaru purchased starting Nov. 17 through Jan. 3, 2017. “O u r d r iver s a re ju st outstanding. They’re just really, really nice people,” said Meals on W heels President

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The Meals on Wheels tree was set up at Fellows Riverside Gardens on Dec. 3 and will be up through the end of the month for the Mill Creek Park’s Winter Celebration.

Kathy Esseniyi. Fellows Riverside Gardens had around 37,000 people show up to the Winter Celebration event last year. This gives the non-profit organizations an opportunity to get their name out to the public and share their mission. “It’s a very worthwhile organization,” said Esseniyi. Esseniyi said the event al-

lows her to hear stories from the guests about their experience with Meals on Wheels while also having the chance to answer some questions they may have. For more information about Meals on W heels and their partnership with Subaru, visit http://w w w.mealsonwheelsa mer ica.org/ta ke-act ion/ give/share-the-love.

The Boardman Poland Juniorettes recently met to put together shoeboxes for Opeation Christmas Child. The girls collected small toys, hygiene products and school supplies from family, as well as donations from the members of Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League. The members wrapped the shoeboxes and filled them to the brim with items to delight children in need. They will be sent anywhere in the world and the girls will track their boxes online to find out where they go. This year, they packed 28 shoeboxes. The Boardman Poland Juniorettes are a service group sponsored by Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League. They are girls aged 12-18 who have a heart for volunteering in the community. They may attend any school in Mahoning County. Current members attend Struthers, Cardinal Mooney, Canfield, St. Nicholas and Ursuline. Upcoming projects include decorating a wildlife edible Christmas tree at Boardman Park, having a Christmas social/pizza party and delivering Christmas cards at Glenellen Assisted Living. For information on joining the Juniorettes, call Debbie Weaver at 330-720-6510. Pictured are, from left, (front) Natalie Meadors, Bridget Bobovnyik, Jessica Felleti; (back) Gia Radilovic, Isabella Glover, Gianna Glover, Abby Vernon and Sabrina Goodrich.

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Chair yoga Chair yoga is sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC. Pay as you attend at $10 per class. You should dress comfortably. Class will meet the first Friday of every month at the Canfield library at 10 a.m. This class is for adults.

Book-A-Librarian Would you like a personal introduction to resources available at the library? Need more time with a librarian than you can get over the phone or if you just walk in? Booka-Librarian sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. A library staff member will give undivided attention to customers who want in-depth help with a variety of library services, such as: learning to use a computer, email, the Internet, downloading e-books and audiobooks, researching a topic, discovering new books and authors to read and enjoy, business, non-profit or Genealogy help. To schedule an appointment, visit any library, call 330-744-8636 or go online at www.LibraryVisit.org/ Book-a-Librarian. This is for teens and adults.

America’s Schoolmaster exhibit The Early Days of William Holmes McGuffey will be on display in the Melnick Museum at Fellows Riverside Gardens from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Learn more about the early days of McGuffey and his boyhood homestead, located in Coitsville and now known as the McGuffey Wildlife Preserve. The exhibit will be open though January 2017.

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The Canfield Green, including the gazebo and several trees, was glowing and was awash in Christmas lights and decorations after being lit up during the Rotary Club of Canfield’s annual Lighting of the Green on Dec. 2.

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Kiera and Anna Fitzgerald visited Santa at Township Hall during the Rotary Club of Canfield’s annual Lighting of the Green on Dec. 2.

Annual Lighting of the Green hosted by Rotary By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com

Santa Claus arrived in style in a horse-drawn sleigh, and with an escort from the Canfield Joint Fire District, courtesy of the Rotary Club of Canfield during the organization’s annual Lighting of the Green on Dec. 2. In addition to a visit and photos with Santa, the event featured horse-drawn carriage rides, cookies, cocoa and live music at Piccadilly Parlour and candy, apples, cookies and other treats at the Township Hall and Canfield Local School choirs at the Canfield United Methodist Church and Canfield library. Attendees could also enjoy a tour of the War Vet Museum. Anthony Nacarato, Lighting of the Green chairman, welcomed the crowd, which included Rotary President Nils Johnson, Canfield Mayor Bernie Kosar Sr., Canfield Township Trustee Marie Cartwright, Canfield Township Trustee Brian Governor, City of Canfield Council President Don Dragish Jr. and Pastor Larry Bowald of Canfield Presbyterian Church. “Good evening and welcome. This event gets bigger and better each year, and this year is no exception. This is a special night with the help of Canfield Rotary. And to make the event even better next year, the Rotary is raising funds to be able to light the entire North Green in 2017. Our Rotarians have put in a lot of

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Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students, under the direction of Stephanie Summers, sang holiday carols for a large crowd at the Canfield United Methodist Church during the Rotary Club of Canfield’s annual Lighting of the Green on Dec. 2.

hard work and we could not do this without the generous businesses, Rotarians and friends,” Nacarato said as he welcomed the crowd. Mayor Kosar also welcomed everyone to the event. “This is a ver y dedicated crowd here tonight. Thank you for coming out. The cold did not stop you and it will not stop Santa from visiting Canfield tonight. Please enjoy your evening,” Kosar said. City of Canfield Council Pres-

ident Don Dragish Jr., also addressed the crowd. “This is a great night. I just wanted to say that the City of Canfield, Canfield Township and Canfield Local Schools all work together to help bring you this event each year. It is a great family event year in and year out,” Dragish said. Pastor Bowald then led the crowd in singing “Deck the Halls” and then a word of prayer. He then asked everyone to join in singing “Joy to the World” and

for the final sing-along, led everyone in singing “Jingle Bells.” After a countdown, the Green was glowing and f looded in Christmas lights and decorations. After the lighting, Santa arrived at the Green in a horse drawn carriage with an escort from the Cardinal Joint Fire District fire truck and proceeded to the Township Hall to greet all the children and have his picture taken with all of them, much to their delight.

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Thousands of shoppers browsed the more than 200 vendors throughout the day at the Canfield Senior Class Craft Show Dec. 3. Neighbors | Abby Slanker

Canfield High School students volunteered to help with the 28th annual Canfield Senior Class Craft Show, sponsored by the senior class, Dec. 3. Senior class co-advisors Anthony Holben and Candy Reed (back center) helped the senior class officers plan the event.

Class of 2017 hosts annual craft show By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com

The Canfield High School class of 2017 hosted the school’s 28th annual Senior Class Craft Show on Dec. 3. The show, which offered 202 vendors, is the sole senior class fundraiser and attracted thousands of shoppers throughout the day. The vendors offered a variety of wares, including holiday items and crafts, jewelry, homemade baked goods, handmade hats, scarves, gloves and mittens, doll clothes, homemade soaps and lotions, wooden signs and primitive artwork, framed original prints, homemade candles and handmade clay miniatures and fairy houses. Senior class co-advisors Anthony Holben and Candy Reed helped the senior class officers plan the event. “We have about 200 students helping throughout the day today. The students are from all grade levels and they can earn community service credits as members of service clubs, such as the National Honor Society and Leos. I have about 36 kids who I refer to as our A-Team because they will help out, between yesterday setting up and

today, a total of about 17 hours,” Holben said. Holben also said the Craft Show would not be possible without the help of the senior class parents. “The senior class parents spend countless hours volunteering in all aspects of the show. They are also in charge of the Chinese auction and the 50/50 raffle. Without their support, none of this would be possible,” Holben 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 which benefits local families. “In the past three years, we have given about $27,000 raised at the Craft Show back to the school in updates, including renovations at the front of the school, such as 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. This year, our goal is to use the money raised

to replace the sign at the entrance of the school,” Holben said. Holben said the all money raised at this year’s Craft Show won’t necessarily benefit the senior class. “These senior class students are paying it forward. They won’t be here when the new sign is installed. They know this project won’t benefit them, but Neighbors | Abby Slanker it will benefit future students,” The Canfield Senior Class Craft Show Chinese Auction offered a huge variety Holben said. of items and baskets to be won Dec. 3.

SPORTS schedule

Monday, Jan. 2 Girls & Boys Varsity Bowling Canfield at Warren Harding, 4 p.m. Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Canfield at South Range, 6 p.m. Girls Varsity Basketball Canfield at South Range, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 3 Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Camfield at Youngstown East, 5:30 p.m. Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling Howland at Canfield, 6:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Basketball Canfield at Youngstown East, 7 p.m. Boys Varsity Wrestling Howland at Canfield, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4 Girls & Boys Varsity Bowling Canfield at Campbell, 4 p.m. Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Youngstown East at Canfield, 5:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Basketball Youngstown East at Canfield, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5 Girls Freshman Basketball Canfield at Austintown, 5:30 p.m. Boys Freshman Basketball Youngstown East at Canfield, 7 p.m.

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Flag football champs

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The 9-10 boys NFL Flag YYFFA team won the regional tournament at the Indianapolis Colts practice facility in October. For their win, they qualify as one of eight teams across the country that will compete at Nationals in Orlando, Fla., the same week as the NFL Pro Bowl. The boys will also be given tickets to the Pro Bowl, a ticket to the Disney theme parks and official Nike apparel. This is the sixth consecutive year a boys team will represent the YYFFA at the NFL Flag National Tournament. Pictured are, from left, (front) Tanner Stricko, Anthony Bengala, Isaiah McCray, Dan Evans, Jr.; (back) Coach Elliott Giles, Elliott Giles, Jr., Tony Russo, Tyler Opritza, Michael Patellis, Jack Ericson and Dan Stricko.

Cardinals win shootouts Neighbors | Abby Slanker

The Canfield Cardinals sixth-grade basketball team was crowned champions of their age division at the annual Boardman Spartan Holiday Shootout on Dec. 29. The team beat the Austintown Fitch Falcons 26-20 in the championship game to win the tournament. Team members included, from left, (front) Peyton Ahlquist, Stephen Maszczak, Jameson Beck, Broc Lowry, Jack Davis; (back) coach Dicky Schneider, A.J. Havrilla, Ryan Schneider, Jake Schneider, Ben Slanker, Chris Lorelli and coach Bob Schneider.

Friday, Jan. 6 Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling Canfield at Pin City Tournament, 5 p.m. Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Lakeside at Canfield, 5:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Basketball Lakeside at Canfield, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 7 Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling Canfield at Pin City Tournament, 9 a.m.

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The Canfield Cardinals sixth-grade basketball team was named champions of their division at the fifth annual Columbiana Shootout on Dec. 23. The tournament ran from Dec. 20-23. Team members included, from left, (front) Chris Lorelli, Jameson Beck, Stephen Maszczak, Peyton Ahlquist, Jack Davis; (back) coach Dicky Schneider, A.J. Havrilla, Jake Schneider, Broc Lowry, Ryan Schneider, Ben Slanker and coach Bob Schneider.

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Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics have arrived 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.

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.

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Canfield Boy Scout Troop 25 conducts Court of Honor Scouts of Canfield Boy Scout Troop 25 at the Canfield United Met hodist Church were awarded their ranks at the Fall Court of Honor ceremony. Rising to the Scout Award rank were Owen Bowser and Wesley Rich. Honored with the First Class Award were Steven Deak, Prabh Dhaliwal, Josh Farley and Thomas McNally. Last ly, Christopher A ltiere and John Heino were awarded the Star Award. Awards were also presented to the following scouts for their participation in the Mile Swim at Seven Ranges Summer Camp: John Heino, Hunter Hykes, Trevor Hykes, Tanner Tsvetkoff and adult leader, Aaron Bowser. Scouts were also honored with their accomplishments of merit badges earned throughout the past six months where they achieved patches in citizenship in the community, world and nation, family life,

personal management, fingerprinting, communications, public health and first aid. Additional merit badges earned by the scouts at summer camp included soil and water conservation, forestry, envirosciences, chemistry, astronomy, electricity, geocaching, orienteering, geology, bird study, reptile and amphibian study, space exploration, archer y, shotg un, leat her work, a r t, chess, basketry, Indian lore, swimming, rowing, small boat sailing, kayaking, radio, search and rescue, and lifesaving and emergency preparation. Any time is a good time to join Boy Scouts for boys who are 11, or have completed the fifth grade, through 17-yearsold. To learn more about Troop 25, contact Scoutmaster Kevin Prus at 330-774-7130. Meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Canfield United Methodist Church, located at 27 S. Broad St. in Canfield.

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POLICE REPORTS Dec. 13 Theft: A cellphone was stolen at Cocca’s Pizza, 76 N. Broad St. The case was closed Dec. 21 pending identification of a suspect or a witness. Dec. 16 Credit card fraud: Credit card fraud was reported at a home in the 20 block of Kirk Road. Dec. 17 Criminal damaging: A yard light was damaged at a home in the 100 block of Glenview Road. Dec. 22 Warrant: Police arrested Corry Pratt, 28 of North Wickliffe Circle, Austintown, on a Canfield Mayor’s Court warrant for failure to appear.

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Happily Ever After Shannon Smrek • Zachary Christoff POLAND Shannon Marie Smrek and Zachary David Christoff, both of Poland, were married May 28 by Monsignor William Connell. Ronald and Melissa Smrek are the parents of the bride, and David and Janet Christoff are the parents of the groom. All reside in Poland. The 1:30 p.m. ceremony took place at Holy Family Parish, and the reception followed at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman. The maid of honor was Brianna Smrek, sister of the bride, and the matron of honor was Casey King. The bridesmaids were Anne Smrek, cousin of the bride; Veronica Christoff and Madeline Christoff, sisters of the groom; Kathryn Marchese and Sarah Marchese. Daniel Young served as the best man, and the groomsmen were Timothy Koehler, Amar Vagadia, Erik Yannone, Adam McDevitt, Dylan Davis and Jeremy King. The ring bearer was Rocco Nunziato. Mrs. Christoff graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in middle childhood education. She earned a master’s degree in educational administration from Ashland University, and is a

sixth grade math teacher at Boardman Local Schools. Mr. Christoff graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a doctor of dental medicine degree. He is a general practice dental resident at Summa Health Systems in Akron. The couple traveled to the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Maui for their wedding trip and now live in Cuyahoga Falls.

Nicole Marotta • Nicholas Merlo INDEPENDENCE, OHIO Nicole Marotta of Seven Hills, Ohio, and Nicholas Merlo of Austintown were married at 1 p.m. Aug. 29 at St. Michael Church. It was officiated by the Rev. Pete Colletti. A reception followed at St. Michael Woodside Party Center in Broadview Heights, Ohio. The parents of the bride are Gino and Mary Marotta of Seven Hills, and the parents of the groom are Lee and Linda Merlo of Austintown. The bride wore an ivory chiffon, strapless A-line gown. Gina Horne and Stefanie Kollarits, sisters of the bride, were her honor attendants. Karen Maleski, sister of the groom, and Heather Finklestein were the bridesmaids. Natalie Horne, niece of the bride, was the flower girl. The attendants wore pool-blue dresses. Jeff Emery served as the best man. Charlie Maleski, brother-in-law of the groom, and Andrew Horne and Matthew Kollarits, brothers-in-law of the bride, were the groomsmen. Braydon Horne, nephew of the bride, and Zayden Maleski, nephew of the groom, were the ring bearers.

Mrs. Merlo graduated from Miami University with a master’s degree and is a microbiologist for Smithfield in Cincinnati. Mr. Merlo graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree and is an application analyst for the Kroger Company, Cincinnati. The couple traveled to Italy for their honeymoon and reside in Cincinnati.

Ken and Carol Boyles celebrate golden jubilee AUSTINTOWN Ken and Carol (Wollet) Boyles of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 21. They were married Oct. 21, 1966, at the former John Knox Presbyterian Church in Youngstown. Their children are Teri (Brad) Dutton of Gi-

rard; Brian (Renee) Boyles of Boardman; Jen Herman of Austintown; and Jason (Danielle) Boyles of Weston, Wis. Nine grandchildren complete the family. Mrs. Boyles worked at Kmart and at various cleaning jobs, retiring in 2000. Mr. Boyles worked as a tool and die machinist for 49 years and retired in 2014.

Cassandra Best, George Stevens set to be married MENTOR, OHIO Cassandra Best is announcing her engagement to George Stevens, both of Mentor. Her parents are Naudine Best and Randall Best, both of Poland. The prospective groom is the son of George and Melanie Stevens of New Castle, Pa. The open ceremony is planned for 1:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at Holy Family Parish in Poland. Invitations will be issued for the evening reception at Drake’s Landing. Miss Best graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering. She is a transportation engineer for the Ohio Department of Transportation in Garfield Heights. Mr. Stevens also graduated from YSU with tal engineering. He is a civil engineer for CT a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmen- Consultants in Mentor.

Breanne Mincher • Matthew Evans POLAND Breanne Mincher and Matthew Evans were married June 4 at Holy Family Parish. The ceremony was officiated by Monsignor William Connell. A reception followed at the Georgetown in Boardman. The parents of the bride are Brian Mincher of New Middletown and Kathie Mincher of Poland, and the parents of the groom are Don and Kaira Evans of New Middletown. Mrs. Evans is a graduate of Duquesne University and works as a pharmacist at Rite Aid Pharmacy in New Castle, Pa. Her husband graduated from Youngstown State University and is employed as an intervention specialist for Crestview Middle School in Columbiana. The bride wore an ivory fit-and-flare gown with a fitted bodice adorned with lace applique. The sweetheart neckline was embellished with Swarovski crystals. The bride’s sister, Braeden Mincher, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Emily Van Jura and Kristin Evans, the groom’s sisters; Arielle Lester, the bride’s cousin; Allyson Turnbull; and Rachael Kennedy.

The flower girl was Hayley Van Jura, the groom’s niece. The attendants wore blushpink dresses. Bryan Visingardi was best man. Groomsmen were Drew Van Jura, brother-in-law of the groom; Jake Ohlin and Joe Ohlin, cousins of the groom; Matt Chicase and Noah Medich. The ring bearer was Matthew Mohn Jr., the bride’s cousin.

Jessica Comstock • Joshua Crissman POLAND Jessica Louise Comstock and Joshua James Crissman, both of Poland, were married Oct. 15 at Countryside Farm by Rev. John Martin. A reception followed at Countryside Farm Hall. The bride is the daughter of Donna and William Markovich of Poland. The groom is the son of James and Linda Crissman of Struthers. The bride was escorted by her brother, David Comstock. Jennifer Vance and Kristin McCurdy were honor attendants. Greg Crissman, brother of the groom, was the best man, and the groomsman was Richard Donatelli.

The couple reside in Poland.