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Phantoms players host story time

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Upon arriving, the children received free Phantoms hats. The parents were given tickets for the whole family to see the Phantoms play on Jan. 15. Pictured, Gianfranco Cassaro autographed a hat for a child.

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Austintown Middle School hosted a FIRST LEGO League competition on Dec. 9. Pictured are three of the school’s teams, the Aquanauts, the Aquabots and F.A.R.T.

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Pasta dinner benefit to be Jan. 21 The Knights of Columbus #3930 will be sponsoring a benefit pasta dinner on Jan. 21. The dinner will take place at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, located at 4500 Norquest Boulevard in Austintown, from 12-5 p.m. The menu will consist of pasta, meatballs, tossed salad, bread and butter, desserts and beverages.

The cost will be $8 for adults, $4 children ages 6-12 and children under 6 eat free. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. NFL games will be shown on the movie size projection screen. All proceeds will benefit Gina Dunn, who was diagnosed with breast cancer and recently had surgery after a long battle with chemo and radiation treatments.

Cardinal Mooney opens admissions with winter open house and new student referral program Cardinal Mooney High School, located at 2545 Erie St. in Youngstown, is kicking off the 2018-19 admissions season with a new student referral program. Current Mooney families and employees are encouraged to refer students from qualifying public and charter schools to apply for ad-

missions. Eligible referrals may earn referring families a $500 tuition credit. For more information on the program, visit the “apply now” link on the school’s website, www.cardinalmooney.com. Interested applicants can learn more about the program at Mooney’s winter open house, set for Feb. 4 from 1-4 p.m. at the school. Attendees will be treated to student-led tours, information on block scheduling and financial aid, as well as be entered for a chance to win one of two $500 tuition credits just for attending the open house. RSVPs for the open house are encouraged through the school’s website at https://www. cardinalmooney.com/2018/01/04/ winter-open-house-set-sundayfebruary-4th/.

Decode the past Show what you know about Black History Month by answering historical questions and decoding a secret word at the Austintown library during the month of February. A winner will be selected from the correct entries to receive a prize. This program is for children, tweens and teens during regular library hours.

This cutie pie of a dog is named Trouble! Trouble is a female, black Pit Bull Terrier mix who is estimated to be 4-years-old. She has been at Angels for Animals since Nov. 10 and can’t wait to meet the family who will love her forever. If you would like more information on Trouble, call or visit Angels for Animals during regular hours for more information.

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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.

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Which type of pencil-and-paper game appeals to you?

Will you watch the Screen Actors Guild Awards?

Sudoku. 50%

Crossword puzzles. 0%

Yes - I watch it every year. 0%

Word searches. 50%

Other. 0%

Yes - Some of it, but not all. 0%

No - I usually do, but I can’t this year. 0% No - I’m not interested in watching it. 100%

BOARDMAN

POLAND

What is your favorite way to work out in the winter?

What is your favorite part of watching awards shows?

Running. 0%

Joining a gym. 0%

Seeing the celebrities. 0%

The entertainment. 100%

Taking fitness classes. 0%

Working out at home. 100%

Finding out who won. 0%

Other. 0%

Listening to the speeches. 0%

NEW POLL QUESTION AUSTINTOWN

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Who do you think will win Album of the Year at the Grammys?

How many times a day do you check your phone?

Donald Glover.

Lorde.

Almost constantly.

JAY-Z.

Kendrick Lamar.

Only when I get a notification.

Bruno Mars.

Visit austintownneighbors.com to vote.

Youngstown Saxon Club hosts dinner event The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 S. Meridian Road, will host its next pork-kraut dinner event on Jan. 21 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

The price is $9.50 for adults and $5 for children, and includes dessert and coffee, tea or pop. The public is welcome and takeouts will be available.

TROUBLE

Meet Jezebelle! Jezebelle is a female, torbie Domestic shorthair who is estimated to be 2-years and 2-months old. She has been at Angels for Animals since April 27, and would love to be home with her forever family soon.

Could this beautiful cat be the perfect new addition to your family? Call or visit Angels for Animals during regular hours for more information.

Once or so a day if I think about it.

I never check it.

Visit canfieldneighbors.com to vote.

BOARDMAN

POLAND

How many books do you hope to read this year?

What type of music are you listening to most?

0-10.

26-50.

11-25.

51 or more.

Rock and roll.

Country.

Pop.

Other.

Classics.

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Celebrate Valentines Day with Friends of Fido

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The Mahoning County Dog Pound will be celebrating the “For the Love of Dogs” event with Friends of Fido for the fifth year in a row. Mail a $1 bill along with a Valentine to The Mahoning County Dog Pound, PO Box 14155 Poland, Ohio 44514, to help raise funds to care for the dogs. Organizations such as the boy and girl scouts, nursing homes and schools have participated in the past. Visit www.friendsoffidomahoning.com to see the dogs.

Children’s Hospital plans career fairs for MAs and LPNs Akron Children’s Hospital will host a career fairsfor Medical Assistants and LPNs at its Mahoning Valley campus on Jan. 25. Interested candidates should text Children’s from their smartphones using the following codes to connect with a recruiter and RSVP: LPNs text LPN to 44844; Medical Assistants text MA to 44844. Interested candidates must submit an online application. Recruiters will provide information on how to apply online and will schedule interviews after reviewing the applications. Specific details about location and parking will be provided once an interview has been scheduled. Final candidates must be able to pass pre-employment screening, including testing for nicotine, alcohol and drugs. For more information, call 330-5438330.

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Players from the Youngstown Phantoms hockey team read stories to children at the Austintown library on Jan.9. Pictured, Liam Dennison read “Z is for Zamboni” by Matt Napier.

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After the story time, the children played games and made crafts in the meeting room. The Austintown librarians set up the games, such as the one pictured that allowed the children to play in fake snow.

Phantoms players host story time

By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com

Players from the Youngstown Phantoms junior ice hockey team read to children at the library on Jan. 9 as a part of a special celebrity story time program.

Defensemen Gianfanco Cassaro and Liam Dennison each read a children’s book for the story time. After the story time, the children played and ate.

PLYMC Development Director Deborah Liptak said, “It’s a nice family event at the library“ that gives an incentive to the

children. She spoke about the Show Me Your Card campaign between the Phantoms and the library. Patrons can receive discounted tickets for nine dollars if they show their library at the Covelli Centre box office.

Upon entering, the families at the story time received free tickets to the game on Jan. 15.

The Phantoms team handed out hats with the team’s logo on them to all the children at the event.

The stor y time related to hockey. Cassaro began the reading with the book ”Goodnight, Hockey” by Michael

Dahl. Dennison followed that book with Matt Napier’s story “Z is for Zamboni.”

After they finished their readings, they signed the hats they gave to the children. The children then played games. They also ate cookies and drank hot chocolate.

The Austintown librarians organized the games for the children to be played and librarian Nikki Puhalla oversaw the children playing during their playtime. On a table near the entrance, the children could make a craft to resemble a mug of hot chocolate. On another

table, they children played with a box full of fake snow.

The room’s middle pillar had two games on it, Pin the Nose on the Snowman and Penguin Sledding. The former game played like pin the tail on the donkey, except with a w inter t heme. The latter game played like The Price is Right’s “Plinko“ game, where a player placed a disc at the top of a vertical board and dropped the disc into a slot where it then bounced between pegs until ultimately reaching the bottom.

Gotta Move Story Time presented at the library Join the Austintown library every Thursday at 10 a.m. for “Gotta Move Story Time.” This program is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join them 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, talk and play.

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The children played games and made a craft at the Austintown library on Jan. 9 after the story time. The craft the children made resembled a mug of hot chocolate.

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Upon arriving, the children received free Phantoms hats. The parents were given tickets for the whole family to see the Phantoms play on Jan. 15.

Pictured, Gianfranco Cassaro autographed a hat for a child.

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Smith Corners Church to host free breakfast There will be a free pancake, sausage and egg breakfast on Jan. 13 from 9-11 a.m. at the South Corners United Methodist Church, located at 3000 S. Canfield Niles Road. The church is at the corner of Kirk Road and State Route 46 in Austintown.

Donations are accepted and the proceeds will go towards the World Service Projects.

Vegetable Soup Sale at the church

Blood drive at the library The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross proudly serves the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital. They will be taking blood donations to help the community at the Austintown library on Jan. 20 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and again on Jan. 29, 1-6 p.m. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-7332767).

Basic computer class offered at the library

Learn very basic computer skills at this program at the Austintown library on Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. This is The Smith Corners United Meth- a beginner’s class that will cover use odist Church will be having a vegeof a mouse, computer terms and table soup sale on Jan. 26 and 27. simple internet use. Space is limitSoup will be sold by the quart for $6 ed and registration is required. Call and pre-orders are required. Call the 330-744-8636 to register for this church to order at 330-799-9390. class for adults.

YMCA calls for art The Davis Family YMCA in Boardman is now accepting art for its fifth annual FIVE Squared benefit art show and sale. Art must be submitted by Jan. 15. Name, title of the piece and contact info should be on the back and pieces can be mailed to The Davis Family YMCA, located at 45 McClurg Road in Boardman. All art must be 5 inches by 5 inches on a stiff surface. Any medium will be accepted, but must be light weight enough to hang on wall via sticky tack. Heavier pieces may have a hanging wire attached to back. Donations will be accepted from all ages and skill levels. Each artist may donate up to eight pieces and children may donate up to four. Early entry is encouraged. All art and artists’ names will be featured on a commemorative photomontage, featured at the Opening Reception on Feb. 4 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Boardman YMCA. All art with be hung anonymously and patrons may purchase art for $25.

Once sold, a SOLD sign will be hung along with the artist’s name. Buyers will find out the name of the artist only after purchase. Pieces that

Create a grab and go craft Make a craft to take home at the Austintown library during the month of January.

Austintown Middle School had a FIRST LEGO League competition on Dec. 9 in which students competed to move forward to the district competition in Akron.

Fifteen middle school teams from around the area, including Cleveland and Akron, came to the competition. Each team has 2-10 members. The FIRST LEGO League includes students from grades five to eight. At Austintown, the teams practice for two hours after school twice a week.

Austintown Middle School had three teams compete in the competition. Two teams, the Aquabots and the Aquanauts, named themselves after the theme of this year’s FIRST LEGO League competition: hydro dynamics. The third team named themselves F.A.R.T., Falcons of Austintown Robotics Team. The school has another team, Aqua Magik, which did not compete at the tournament.

Andy Yates, tournament partner and a mentor with Austintown robotics, said the competition and teams are designed to get younger students interested in STEM. FIRST LEGO League has found that “over 87 percent are more interested in doing well in school, and 88 percent have more interest in attending

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Austintown Middle School hosted a FIRST LEGO League competition on Dec. 9. Pictured are three of the school’s teams, the Aquanauts, the Aquabots and F.A.R.T.

college,” according to research listed on their website.

The top five teams moved to the next round. The teams were judged in three areas, their core values, their project and their robot design.

The children first had an interview process throughout the morning to talk about their project and core values. The core values come from FIRST LEGO League. They describe a team’s cooperation together, professionalism, competitive spirit and ability to work together to compete and learn. The teams also met with judges to talk about their projects. Since the theme was hydro dynamics, the students had to research a problem relating to hydro dynamics and offer a solution to it.

For example, Alethea Giles, a coach for the Aquabots, described how the team went to a sanitation building to learn about the process there. The idea that the students came up with was a device that filtered E. Coli from water while using the water to power the electricity at the building.

Finally, the students competed using a robot that they built, designed and programmed using materials from LEGO. The robots had to complete a series of tasks on a tabletop in two and a half minutes. For example, the robot needed to pick up a pipe from one area and bring it over to another for certain amount of points. Each completed task netted a different amount of points depending on the difficulty.

Play I Spy Find the hidden items in the bottle at the Austintown library during regular library hours in January.

Children in grades K-6 can play.

Guess the picture book Can you guess the picture book from the cut up cover at the Austintown library during regular library hours in January? One winner will be chosen at random from correct entries. Children of all ages can participate.

Join Family Game Night at the library Join the Austintown library on Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. for all or part of the two hour game night. There will be a variety of board games, as well as some oversize games to share. This event promises fun for the whole family.

AUSTINTOWN SCHOOL LUNCHES | NEXT WEEK MONDAY

TUESDAY

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Join the Austintown library every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader.

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Fiestada, Baked Chips, Broccoli with Cheese, Fresh Apple, Milk

Barbecue Rib Sandwich, Pizza Crunchers, Baked Meatball Splash, Green Chips, Salad with Dress- Beans, Carrots and CelPotato Wedges, Carrot ing, Veggie Medley, Man- ery with Dip, Sidekick, Coins, Pears, Milk Milk darin Oranges, Milk

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Tales and Talk for 2’s and 3’s announced for January

AMS invites Ohio schools to compete in FIRST LEGO League Competition

Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, Fresh Orange, Milk

Bosco Cheese Sticks, Marinara Sauce, Cucumbers with Ranch, Pineapple Chunks, Milk

FRIDAY

Max Cheese Dipper, Tomato Soup, Carrots and Celery with Dip, Applesauce, Milk

Chicken-Fil-A Sandwich, Waffle Fries, Sidekick, Pickle Slices, Milk

Russo’s Pizza, Baked Chips, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Fresh Fruit, Milk

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do not sell will be available for pick up on or after March 7. A high resolution file will be sent to participating artists who provide an email address. Proceeds fund ARTreach programs for under-served children and families in the community. Artists may download a prospectus at the Gallery at the YMCA, ymcaart. blogspot.com or facebook.com/ FIVEsquaredYMCA. Email sgray@ youngstownymca.org for more information.

Bosco Cheese Sticks, French Toast Sticks, Chicken-Fil-A SandMarinara Sauce, Green wich, Waffle Fries, Corn, Sausage Links, Potato Triangle, Dragon Punch, Beans, Pineapple Peaches, Pickle SlicChunks, Milk Strawberries, Milk es, Milk

Russo’s Pizza, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Applesauce, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Milk

Hot Dog, Baked Chips, Baked Beans, Pears, Milk

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Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll with Butter, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pears, Milk

Russo’s Pizza, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Carrot Coins, Diced Apples, Milk

Toasted Cheese, Tomato Soup, Broccoli with Ranch, Apples with Caramel Dip, Milk

Cheese or Pepperoni Pocket, Marinara Sauce, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Milk

Beef Taco, Carrot Dippers, Applesauce, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Milk

Beef Taco, Fiesta Beans, Pears, Frosted Sugar Cookie, Milk

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Pre-k storytime at the library This program, offered every Wednesday in January at 11:30 a.m. at the Austintown library, is for 4-5 year-olds to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. You will use books, stories, rhymes, music, movement and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten.

Bonding with babies and books This event is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months at the Austintown library every Tuesday in January at 10 a.m. There will be 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize.

Play Bookopoly at the library Teens and adults, play Bookopoly for fun and prizes. Pick up your game board and instructions at any branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and play Bookopoly from Jan. 1 through March 31. Work your way around the game board by completing tasks, such as checking out a book, visiting our Pop-up Library or getting out into the community. Completing color sets earns you an entry slip for a prize drawing for a $10 Amazon gift card.

Complete the entire board to enter into a drawing to win a Kindle Fire. The contest ends March 31 and all prizes will be awarded on April 16.

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The Austintown library had a couple crafts for the children to participate in at their Nutcracker party on Dec. 9. Pictured is Collin and Norah Chasko cutting out and making “Princess Pirlipat’s Paper Dolls.“

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Librarian Jennifer Kuczek read “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King“

by E.T.A. Hoffmann as a part of the “Nutcracker Sweets” program at the Austintown library on Dec. 9.

The Austintown library celebrates holidays with Nutcracker party

By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com

T he Au st i ntow n l ibr a r y transformed their meeting room into a The Land of Sweets for their Nutcracker Sweets event on Dec. 9.

Librarian Jennifer Kuczek, an fan of the Nutcracker story, organized the event. She set out eight different stations for the children to move between at the event.

She always wanted to do an event with a theme around the Nutcracker, and she said she was excited to get the opportunity this year. She moves be-

tween the library branches and will be able to get to host the event four times throughout the PLYMC. She began the event with a reading of “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King“ by E.T.A. Hoffmann to give the children an understanding of the story and the stations around the room.

In addition to Hof fma nn’s story, she put out a number of Nutcracker related books for families to check out. After the story, the children moved between the eight stations at their leisure.

The children had three activ-

ities to do. Near the doors into the library, they played a game called “Ring the Mouse King,“ based on the plot of the book.

They also could play with “sugar plum fairy dough,“ which Kuczek made with conditioner and corn starch.

She also set up table where the children could practice ballet.

The idea originated from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker“ ballet. Kuczek placed a series of place mats in front of a table detailing the common foot placements in ballet.

The table by the place mats had books for learning ballet.

The children participated in arts and crafts as well. One station asked them to make a nutcracker using paper rolls.

Another station was “Princess Pirlipat’s Paper Dolls,“ where the children cut out paper dolls. They could also color in the Nutcracker on a sheet of paper.

Kuczek brought sweets to the event and placed them on a table, creating the “Land of Sweets“ station. She also made an area for parents to take pictures of their children next to a large depiction of the Nutcracker.

Swap your scrapbook paper Bring in your unwanted scrapbook paper, gently used scraps, cutouts or embellishments and swap them out for something that is new to you. Swapping will take place during Austintown library hours on Jan. 27 at your leisure. This program is for adults.

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The “Nutcracker Sweets” party was a celebration of all things Nutcrackerrelated. The Austintown library had a number of stations set up, including the “Color the Nutcracker.” Pictured is Annabella Miner coloring.

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Jennifer Kuczek made eight stations related to the Nutcracker story and ballet. Pictured, Paige, Sofia and Nathan Becker play with “Sugar Plum Fairy dough” that Kuczek made for the event.

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Chapter Chat Book Club to be Jan. 31 Come to the Chapter Chat Book Club on Jan. 31 at the Austintown library at 6:30 p.m.

Call the Austintown library at 330-744-8636 to find January’s read. Light refreshments will be served at this book club for adults.

New program at the library Join the program, True Crime Series, Part 1: Jack the Ripper at the Austintown library on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. This five-part series will cover a different unsolved true crime each month. Choose any book, documentary (etc.) based on the current month’s topic and join us for discussion. This program is for adults.

Movie night at the library Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the movie at the Austintown library on Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. Movie will be a newly released DVD rated PG or G. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Friends of the Austintown Library presentation and meeting announced for January Join the presentation of “What’s New at the Library,” with Deborah Liptak, Development Director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County on Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. For more information about the Austintown Friends, contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086.

A dozen makes a difference The Austintown library wants their materials being used by the community. Help them empty the shelves by borrowing books, movies and other items. Borrow a dozen or more items at one time on your library card. Show your check-out receipt to a librarian to receive a small giveaway during the month of January.

By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com

A new program at Austintown Fitch High School takes students from the classroom and into the community to learn about desired professions and employment skills.

The Community Connectors is a program started by the Ohio Department of Education and the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber that pairs students with members of the community in order to get the students career ready. Amy Trafficante works as the director of the program at Fitch along with Lynn Mickey, the program coordinator.

Nick Santucci, Director of Education and Workplace Development at Regional Chamber, said the program has four steps.

First, they recruit students. They work on those students soft skills, such as eye contact. Then, they place those students with job opportunities to put the soft skills to practice. Finally, they will work with a mentor in their preferred field.

“Our vision is to get a small population of students job ready,“ Santucci said.

Students joined the Community Connectors through a teacher recommendation. The students must also have a 2.0 GPA and good attendance to be a part of the program.

The program helps the students work on the soft skills they will need to be career ready. In talking with companies in the area, the Regional Chamber found soft skills were one of the biggest workforce concerns.

These skills include communication skills and interviewing as well as other qualities needed while job searching, such as resume writing.

They hope to get students employed while in high school to get work experience and put those soft skills to the test. The students do not have to find work since many may have busy schedules with many different extracurricular activities.

Trafficante and Mickey paired students with mentors from the community to help the students.

For example, they placed student Logan Nelson, who wants to study and get either an esthetics or cosmetology license, with Theresa Rankin, director

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The Community Connectors program at Austintown Fitch High School bridges the school and community and makes the Fitch students career ready. Pictured are, from left, student Nate Armstrong and mentor Marc Robenolt, an ICU nurse; Amy Trafficante, director of the program; Nick Santucci, Director of Education and Workforce Development at Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber; Jim Penk, junior principal at Fitch; student Kaylee Aliberti and mentor Detective Sergeant Kathy Dina; Logan Nelson and mentor Thersea Rankin, director of Casal Aveda Institute; student Caitlin Wagner; and Lynn Mickey, program coordinator. Not pictured is Tina Saunders, Wagner’s mentor.

of the Casal Aveda Institute. The Institute is a school in Austintown for esthetics, cosmetology and manicuring.

Rankin has Nelson sitting in on classes at the institute and she tries to make everything available to give Nelson an understanding of the field. They usually meet once a week.

Santucci said the program aims to expose the students to as much opportunity as possible so they become well-rounded in their skills and have an idea of where they want to direct their life.

Trafficante has scheduled college visits for the group to talk to those in their field and get an idea of how they want to continue their education beyond high school.

They also took a trip to a Northeast Ohio Correctional Center. The warden Chris LaRosa mentors a students in the Community Connectors. He invited the students to talk to those who work at the correctional center on a daily basis.

LaRosa organized the day so that all mentees’ desired field of study was represented.

The students spoke positively about the mentor experience and exposure to opportunities. Detective Sergeant Kathy Dina mentors Kaylee Aliberti, a student interested in forensics.

Alibrti said Dina showed her so many more possibilities in the field that interested her. Dina has taken Aliberti to labs and crime scenes, and they plan to visit the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

The students whose mentors have not met with them have communicated and organized a plan for the future. For example, Caitlin Wagner’s mentor, Tina Saunders, plans to bring Wagner into Kent State University’s nursing school to introduce her to the different types of nursing she can do.

Marc Robenolt has spoken to his mentee, Nate Armstrong, about the steps he will need to take in the future to become a nurse. They also plan to have observations and an introduction to the work environment.

Armstrong also said that working with Robenolt has allowed him to network and make connections in the field.

Regional Chamber received grant from the Ohio Department of Education to begin the program in the community. They started in three Youngstown high schools in 2015 and at Warren G. Harding High School in 2016. Last year, the program had 182 students between the four schools join the workforce.

The Community Connectors spread to Austintown Fitch in 2017. Superintendent Vincent Colaluca thanked the Regional Chamber for bringing the program to their school. The school received grant money to begin the program, but Colaluca is focused on finding finances to keep the program going at the school for the future, as he believes the program has a great impact.

Colaluca spoke positively about Trafficante and Mickey, saying they both have a wealth

of life and real world experience to help the program run well.

He said they are both driven to make the program great.

He believes that the program “works two-fold“ because it gives students a chance to work with businesses and groups in the community, but the community also gets a chance to meet the Fitch students.

Trafficante works closely with Jim Penk, junior principal at Fitch. Penk thanked Trafficante, Mickey and the mentors for making this program work so well for the students. He said the students at the school are hungry for knowledge and experience, and the school is fortunate to have the program.

Some of the students involved in the Community Connectors also participate in the school’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter. The FBLA students learn many experiences in creating portfolios and interviewing skills, so the chapter and the program work hand-inhand. Many of the goals of FBLA and the Community Connectors overlap.

Both the mentors and mentees received a packet outlining the program’s goals for them.

They also created their own personal goals to meet during the program. They both met together and scheduled times to meet and create shadowing and observation plans in the future.

Students can ask to join the program at any time. More information on the program can be found at http://www.communityconnectors.ohio.gov.

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Hopewell Theatre presents family comedy

Neighbors | Zack Shively

Students Michael Ferree, Nate Armstrong, Catlin Correia, Dylan Correia, Katilyn Carson, Breylon Douglas and Jakari Lumsden organized the event with the help of the school. Pictured are the veterans and the group of seniors who organized the event.

Fitch students honor veterans with dinner

By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com

Austintown Fitch High School invited veterans who fought in the Vietnam War to the school for a spaghetti dinner on Dec. 5.

Michael Ferree led the project as a part of his senior service project that all students must do during their senior year at Fitch. He and his group worked with the school to contact the veterans for the dinner.

Ferree said that he chose this event for his senior project because he “wanted to give back to the community and veterans.“ He said that helping the veterans is important to him and the school.

He organized the event with his follow students Nate Armstrong, Catlin Correia, Dylan Correia, Katilyn Carson, Breylon Douglas and Jakari Lumsden. They helped serve the dinner and honor the veterans. The students received a grant from Greg Greenwood, which they used to buy food for the dinner from Rachel’s Restaurant.

The veterans loved the dinner and thanked the students for putting it on for them. Many of the veterans complimented the students on their kind and respectful act.

Leo Connelly Jr., the commis-

sioner of the Veterans Service Commission, works throughout the state on a number veterans related missions, such as giving testimonial to name a bridge on Meridian in honor of female veterans and helping another veteran receive a Medal of Honor.

Connelly said that Austintown Fitch is phenomenal, “from the lobby when you come in to the treatment we received tonight ... no school in the valley treats veterans as well.“ The show choir, directed by Bill Klein, performed at the event. They sang “Thank You Soldiers“ and “God Bless the U.S.A.“ and shook the hands of the veterans during their performance.

The choir has focused on performing for veterans since 1972.

Their motto is “serving those that have served.“ The choir followed that motto this year by performing at every event the school had to honor the veterans. They also perform at a veterans hospital every year.

Farree and his team honored each veteran individually at the event by saying their name, thanking them for their service and giving them a small package that included a certificate, bumper sticker and lapel pin inside.

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The Hopewell Theatre’s next production will be the family comedy, “Over the River and Through the Woods,” by Joe DiPietro, running Jan. 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Pat Vidis is the show’s director. The comedy centers around a young man in New Jersey who spends his Sundays with his Italian grandparents. For reservations, call 330-746-5455. Tickets are $13 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens. Group rates are available.

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Junior League hosts New York trip The Junior League of Youngstown is hosting a round trip from Youngstown to New York City April 13-15. Spend the day as you wish for your selection of Broadway plays, shopping, sightseeing and dining. The “NYE Ball Drop” price is $139 per person if paid in full by Dec. 31 and $149 per person without a discount. Payment plans are accepted and must be paid in full

by March 14 and will be $149 per person. Tickets are available until March 14 for the trip. Your ticket is transferable in the event you are unable to attend. No cash refunds will be issued. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Since its founding in 1901 by social activist Mary Harriman, The Junior League has evolved into one of the oldest, largest and most effective women’s volunteer organizations in the world, encompassing more than 150,000 women in the 291 Leagues in four countries. For more information, contact Fund Development Chairman Amy Banks at 330-7432000 or email juniorleagueofyoungstown@gmail.com.

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The Austintown Rotary Club donated $250 to the Austintown Middle School Food Pantry, which allows students to take items to help their families at home. AMS Principal Ben Baldner gives credit to counselor John Hudson and STEM teacher Doug Eisenbraun for getting the project started. The money from the Rotary Club will help to buy food from the Second Harvest Food Bank and pesonal products the students may need. A book will also be donated to the Austintown Elementary School library. Pictured is Baldner with Rotary Club President-Élect Richard Begalla.

Ron Moore Jr. was a guest speaker at the final 2017 Rotary Club meeting, enlightening the group about his struggles with Parkinson’s Disease since the age of 34. As an artist, he found the disability was ruining his career and often felt depressed because of it. Moore spoke about an operation at the Cleveland Clinic involving an implant that sends electrical signals to the brain, lessening the effects of the disease. Moore is currently back to work and creating some amazing projects. Pictured are Rotary President Ron Moore with his wife, Lisa, receiving a book from President Laraway. The book will be placed in the Austintown Elementary library in their honor.

Rotary donates to Kritti’s Closet

Easter Seals education

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, e-mail and the internet; downloading ebooks and audiobooks; researching a topic; discovering new books and authors and business, non-profit or genealogy help. To schedule an appointment, visit any library, call 330-744-8636 or go online at www.

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Coupon swap at the library Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in to the Austintown library during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons.

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Donna Burnell, founder of Kritti’s Closet, explained the origin and purpose of a special room at Fitch High School where students and their families can obtain an array of clothing, food and personal items. Aided by two active students, Emma Baker and Alexis Bodnar, Burnell finds needs within the community that are filled through donations of items and funding that are open to those in need without questions. The name comes from Burnell’s sister, who passed away and provided the original items. Prom dresses, suits for job seekers, casual clothing, personal care items, shoes, school supplies and food are among their services and needs. Clothing donations can be dropped off at the Fitch main office, and monetary donations can be made at gofundme.com/krittikloset. Pictured are Donna Burnell, Emma Bodnar, Alexis Bodnar and Bruce Laraway, who presented a check from the Rotary Club to Kritti’s Closet for $250.

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From its beginnings as a Rotary Club project (March of Dimes) in the 1930’s, the Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties offers a range of services to young people, veterans and eldery residents.

This was the message by Cheryl Lloyd when she addressed the Rotary Club of Austintown at the Dec. 4 meeting. Lloyd spoke about the two locations used by the group, with the familiar landmark along State Route 680 at Edwards Street to their newer location on State Route 224. Since the climax of polio in the United States, the group has expanded its work into physical therapy, Meals on Wheels, adult day care, youth programs and assisted home services, some of which are funded through the senior services levy of the county. Lloyd encouraged citizens to contact the agency for information and details on specific programs at 330-743-1168. Pictured are Rotary President Bruce Laraway and Cheryl Lloyd, Community Relations Manager for Easter Seals.

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Valley STEM + ME2 accepting applications for 2018-2019 school year Enrollment is open for upcoming ninth and 10th grade students interested in applying to the Valley STEM + ME2 Academy for the 2018-2019 school year. The 7,500 square foot lab is housed on the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Campus. The Academy uses a rigorous curriculum, utilizing problem-based learning based on STEM principles.

The Valley STEM + ME2 Academy’s mission is to prepare students with skills necessary to compete in the global economy while nurturing the

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The Austintown American Legion Post 301 Women’s Auxiliary assembled and delivered Christmas stockings filled with goodies and holiday cheer to veterans in five local nursing homes. Pictured Are, from left, (front) Betty Garhammer, Kathy Kirchner; (back) Betty Evanosky, Chris Lepley, Linda Melne and Diane Kommel.

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signer handbag, including Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Coach, Tory Birch, Versace, Roberto Cavalli and Phillip Lim, awarded as the prize for each game.

The handbag for the grand finale game will include the highest valued handbag filled with gift cards. Other raffles will be offered. Tickets are $40 presale and $45 at the door and include 12 rounds of bingo, grand finale bingo, hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket.

Additional bingo cards and daubers will be available to purchase. A cash bar of beer and wine will also be offered. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6 p.m. All funds raised will benefit the Lady Cards BasLocal team has ketball program. For more information fundraiser or to purchase a ticket, visit Facebook The Canfield Girls Basketball Boost- and search Lady Cards Basketball ers will host Designer Bag Bingo at St. Boosters Designer Purse Bingo. TickMichaels Parish Family Life Center on ets will also be available to purchase at Jan. 20, 2018. Thirteen games of bingo Canfield High School girls basketball will be played, with an authentic dehome games.

characteristics of discovery, invention, application and entrepreneurship. This Academy provides the ideal setting for students to receive problem-based education based on mastery of skills. The Academy has a STEM-designation from the Ohio Department of Education. Call or email Mara Banfield, Director of Valley STEM + ME2 with any questions or to schedule a tour at 330-729-4000 or mara.banfield@mahoningctc.com. All interested applicants should apply at https://valleystem.enrolltrack.com/ StudentPortal/#.

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

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

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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

Lockwood United Methodist Church 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

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

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Cailor Fleming Insurance continues an annual tradition of “Donating to Dress Down” program for its fourth year in a row. Every employee is able to dress in jeans for a fee of $1 every working day. At the end of the year, names are drawn and those chosen are able to donate to their favorite charity. This year three employees were able to pick a charity to donate $500 each for a total of $1,500. The three charities are The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, Multiple Sclerosis Society and The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

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Ford F-250 - 2013, 4x4, 235,000 mi., runs good, asking $10,500. 330-351-6677.

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Pistol - Beretta 92FS, 9mm, new in box, Italy, $595 firm.

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PETS, ANIMALS Cats KITTENS & CATS 330-502-5352

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BRITTAIN Chevrolet. 57 E. Martin St., E. Palestine, OH. Local 1-800-589-7970

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SUVs Chevrolet Trail Blazer LS 2006, 90,391 mi., 4WD, loaded, excellent condition, $6550. Call 330-518-4867.

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Oldsmobile Alero - 2004 The perfect winter car, very reliable, 2 new tires, new battery & new brakes. Cash only, asking $800.

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Happily Ever After Alexandra Ulbricht | Eric Kennedy SALEM

Eric Kennedy and Alexandra Ulbricht were united in marriage Nov. 11 at Salem Barn and Gazebo with a reception that followed. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Dan Yargo of Christ Community Church.

The bride’s parents are Tom and Kathy Ulbricht of Marlboro.

The groom is the son of Bill and Diana Kennedy and Bob and Shari Tuttle, all of Poland.

The bride earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from t he University of Mount Union and a master’s degree in higher-education administration and student personnel from Kent State University. She works at Youngstown State University as assistant director of first-year student services.

The groom earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a master’s of business administration, both from YSU. He is employed at Delphi Automotive in Warren as a senior product engineer.

The bride wore a ballgown-style dress.

Her attenda nts wore burg undy dresses.

Sarah Watson was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Stephanie Morrone, step-sister of the groom; Tessa Ulbricht, sister-in-law of the bride; Rachel Hampu; A mber McInt y re;

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Stephanie Negrelli-Dixon; Amanda Cook; and Allison Monroe.

M i ke Ken nedy, brot her of t he groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Ross Morrone, brother-inlaw of the groom; Aaron Ulbricht, brother of the bride; Jimmy Ramson; Mark Cramer; Bobby Herold; Scott Denham; and John Pallini.

The couple’s dog, Rosco, served as ring bearer.

Jason and Josh Pridon, step-brothers of the groom, were ushers.

T he c ouple hone y mo one d i n Riviera Maya, Mexico and reside in Austintown.

Vaupels mark their 60th anniversary BOARDMAN

Nicole Pavlichich | Patrick Gessler

Ernest and Dorothy Vaupel of Boardman marked their 60th wedding anniversary with their family at their home.

Their children are Wendy (Greg) Gallagher of Pittsburgh; Jill (John) Kernan of Dublin, Ohio; and Sharon (Greg) Sawyer of Boardman.

They also have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The former Dorothy Jordan and Mr. Vaupel were married Nov. 30, 1957, at Christ Church Presbyterian in Youngstow n, where the couple are members.

Mrs. Vaupel was a librarian for Youngstown City Schools and retired in 2003.

Mr. Vaupel retired in 1993 as an in- U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served spector for East Ohio Gas Co. He is a for three years.

Nicole Pav l ich ich a nd Pat r ick Gessler, both of Canfield, were united in marriage Sept. 23 during a ceremony officiated by the Rev. Dragan Goronjic at Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church. A reception took place that evening at the Maronite Center.

The bride’s parents are Peter and Desa Pavlichich of Austintown.

The g room is t he son of Bria n Gessler of Canfield and Susan Gessler of Austintown.

Honor attendants were Anna Kolar and Bryce Smith. Bridesmaids were Marina Pavlichich, Andrea Ramunno and Brenna Gessler. Giada Gessler was the flower girl.

Peter Rajacic and Cody McCullough shared the responsibilities of best man. Groomsmen were Daniel Martin, Brian Rammuno and Michael Livi.

Jacob Gessler was the ring bearer.

M r s . G e s s ler g r adu at e d f r om Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a doctor of physical therapy. She is

a physical therapist for Blue Sky Therapy in Canfield.

Mr. Gessler graduated from YSU with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and is a registered nurse at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

The couple honeymooned in St. Lucia and reside in Canfield.

Farinelli-Parker wedding planned for late spring The parents of Samantha Farinelli of Boardman and Andy Parker of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their children. The parents of the brideelect are Sammy and Colleen Farinelli of Boardman, and the parents of the future groom are John and Tawni Parker of Austintown.

The wedding will take place June 2, 2018, at God’s Haven of Rest Church in East Palestine with a reception to follow at Links at The Firestone Farms, Columbiana. Invitations will be issued for both events.

Miss Fa r inel li g raduated f rom Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is an assessment case manager for Meridian Healthcare in Youngstown. tative for Superior Beverage Group in Her fiance works as a sales represen- Solon.