Poland Neighbors - July 20, 2019

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Librarian Renee Beverly instructed teenagers in how to use different materials to construct pieces of cosplay armor on July 9 at the Poland library.

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Izzy and Jackson Zink participated in a science experiment where they learned about how much liquid clouds can hold before it rains at Fellows Riverside Gardens on June 21.

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Adoptable Pets of the Week CHARITY Neighbors serves the towns of Boardman, Austintown, Canfield and Poland and is published every Saturday in The Vindicator. It also is distributed free to nonsubscribers in those towns.

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Blood drive There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the Poland library on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visitwww.RedCrossBlood.org.

Retiree group to have Aug. 6 meeting Public Employee Retirees, P.E.R.I Chapter 18, will meet on Aug. 6 at 12 p.m. at the Avion Banquet Center, located at 2177 Western Reserve Road.

Lunch will be served at noon for a cost of $13. There will be a 50/50 raffle. A social worker for elder abuse from the Adult Protective Services of Mahoning County will be the guest speaker. Reservations can be made by July 30 with Ceil Kidd at 330-533-2149, Helen Verdream at 330629-8227 or Mary Grace Welsh at 330743-8425. Information and updates with proposed changes from the State to the O.P.E.R.S. health/pension benefits will be discussed. Retirees and public employees under O.P.E.R.S. are invited to attend.

The schedule for upcoming meetings/ luncheons for 2019 will be Oct. 1 and Dec. 3 at 12 p.m. at the Avion Banquet Center.

During the meetings throughout the year, the P.E.R.I. officers will continue to provide information to the members with our O.P.E.R.S health and pension benefits updates, and various guest speakers. They

welcome O.P.E.R.S. retirees and employees to join Chapter 18 for a $10 yearly membership fee, which can be paid at the meetings. Spouses can join as associate members for $5 yearly fee.

Get connected with digital media at the library If you would like to learn how to download free e-books, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, complete issues of magazines and more to your computer and mobile devices, attend this event at the Poland library on Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. Call 330-744-8636 to register. This event is for adults and teens.

More than a book club Gather together on Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Poland library to discuss the stories and information you are currently reading and researching. Whether you listen to audiobooks, read novels, read the newspaper, or research online, share your sources and learn about others. This event is for adults.

Ice cream bash with games galore Celebrate with ice cream and games at the Poland library’s end of summer reading bash on Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For families and children of all ages.

Friends of PLYMC yoga class Pay as you attend for this yoga class at the Poland library every Wednesday in August from 5-6 p.m. Class is $10 per session. Dress comfortably.

BABY GIRL

This independent lady is Charity. She is a female, tortie Domestic Shorthair who is estimated to be 4-years-old. She has been at Angels for Animals since Dec. 29, 2017. Charity doesn’t mind affection, but is okay on her own. She’d be a great cat for busy people. Call or visit Angels for Animals during regular hours.

This sweet little lady is Baby Girl, and she is waiting for you!

She is a female, black and white Chihuahua-long haired mix and is estimated to be 7-years-old. She has been at Angels for Animals since June 6. Baby Girl takes a while to warm up, but once she does, she’ll be your best friend!

She’d do best in a home with adults. Call or visit Angels for Animals during regular hours for more information.

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If you would like to become a sponsor for Adoptable Pets of the Week, contact ALYSSA RICCIARDULLI at 330-747-1471 ext. 1274.

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

What type of books do you most enjoy reading in summer?

Which cold drink do you reach for first in summer?

Contemporary fiction. 50%

Non-fiction. 50%

Mysteries. 0%

Other. 0%

Travel stories. 0%

Pop. 0%

Water. 50%

Iced tea. 50%

Other. 0%

Lemonade. 0%

BOARDMAN Do you listen to audiobooks?

Yes - They are one of my favorite ways to read. 0%

No - I prefer digital or paper books. 100%

Yes - For certain books. 0%

No - I’m not much of a reader. 0%

POLAND What is the ideal air conditioning temperature?

65-70 degrees. 50%

75-80 degrees. 0%

70-75 degrees. 50%

I don’t like air conditioning. 0%

NEW POLL QUESTION Yes - I listen to several of them.

Yes - The more popular ones.

AUSTINTOWN

CANFIELD

Are you a fan of podcasts?

Do you enjoy dancing?

No - I used to be, but not anymore.

Yes - It’s one of my favorite activities.

No -Watching, yes. But not doing it.

No - They never interested me.

Yes - From time to time.

No - It’s not my kind of activity.

Visit austintownneighbors.com to vote.

Visit canfieldneighbors.com to vote.

BOARDMAN

POLAND

Which August movie release do you most want to see?

How often do you host parties?

Hobbs & Shaw.

Angry Birds Movie 2.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.

Other.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold.

Visit boardmanneighbors.com to vote.

Once per year.

Every couple if weeks.

A few times per year.

I don’t host parties.

Every couple of months.

Visit polandneighbors.com to vote.

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Mushroom guru Walt Sturgeon

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Mushroom guru and author Walt Sturgeon will present on the myriad colors, forms and habitats of our native macro fungi on Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Poland library. Edible and toxic species will be shown. Folklore and examples of bioluminescent species, insectivorous fungi and hallucinogenic mushrooms will also be presented. Sturgeon is a member and trustee of the Ohio Mushroom Society, which has been affiliated with the North American Mycological Association since 1982. This event is for adults.

Bonding with babies and books This event, which will take place every Wednesday in August at 10 a.m. at the Poland library, is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months.

There will be 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s Join the Poland library on Aug. 15 at 10:30 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.

Read to Roxie Relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog with GO TEAM Therapy Dogs at the Poland library on Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.

Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register. This event is for grades 4 and under.

Blood drive There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the Poland library from 2-6:30 p.m. on July 23. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-7332767) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org.

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Using a heat gun Renee Beverly showed teenagers at the Poland library how to work with Worbla, a thermo plastic used in construction of cosplay armor on July 9.

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Librarian Renee Beverly taught teenagers about the different materials used to create cosplay armor on July 9 at the Poland library.

Library hosts cosplay armor making event

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com

The Poland library hosted an event for teenagers to learn about the different materials used to construct cosplay armor.

Librarian Renee Beverly hosted the event with 10 teenagers in attendance.

“I really thought this would be a cool thing to try,” she said.

Cosplay is the art of creating a personalized costume to match a fictional character.

Beverly explained that the hobby has grown in popularity in recent years.

“A lot of people like it, myself included,” she said. “But often it’s hard to know where to start.”’

Beverly explained that the two main materials used in armor construction are Worbla and Wonderflex, which are both thermoplastics.

She showed teenagers gathered at the event how to use a heat gun, or a hair dryer, to heat the material.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker “Once it’s heated you can Librarian Renee Beverly instructed teenagers in how to use different materials to construct pieces of cosplay armor See COSPLAY, Page 4

on July 9 at the Poland library.

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Funky flowers with the Youngstown Chapter of the EGA Join the Youngstown Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild on Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Poland library to learn Tenerife embroidery. Tenerife is a fast and fun needle lace technique that is great for decorating just about anything including clothing. The project is worked on the stitcher’s choice of patterned fabric and includes a variety of pearl cottons to personalize your flowers. Once you learn the basics, you’ll want to put this embroidery everywhere. Registration is required. Sign up via the online calendar or call 330744-8636 to register. This event is for adults.

YMCA hosts Camp F.R.I.E.N.D. The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Kennedy Family Fund of The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley to support its fifth annual Camp F.R.I.E.N.D.: Finding Rewards In Every New Day, an inclusive day camp experience for children, teens

and young adult students with autism and their friends. The first program of its kind in the Mahoning Valley, Camp F.R.I.E.N.D. is facilitated by ABA Therapy Solutions.

Camp will take place July 15-19 and Aug. 12-16 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. each day at the Central YMCA in Youngstown. The grant will help more families share in this fun, summer rite of passage by allowing the camp to expand the number of campers that can attend and enabling the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley to offer financial-based scholarships. Camp costs $150 per student per week and financial scholarships are available. Registration forms are available for download at AutismMV.org/campfriend and can be mailed by request by emailing ASMV at camp@autismmv.org. The Autism Society is still welcoming volunteers, interns and neurotypical peers to assist. Donations from individuals and business sponsorships are currently being accepted to help defer additional costs.

Yoga class The Friends of PLYMC yoga class will take place every Wednesday in July from 5-6 p.m. at the Poland library. Pay as you attend. Class is $10 per session and meets every Wednesday. Dress comfortably.

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Teenagers used pieces of Worbla to construct their own arm bands on July 9 at the Poland library’s cosplay armor making event.

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She passed out free online guides to creating your own arContinued from Page 3 mor to the group. bend and shape it however you After Beverly’s demonstration need to, and as soon as it cools each participant was able to use down it remains in that shape,” a piece of Worbla to design their

own arm band.

Each person was able to design their unique piece, and heat and shape it with Beverly’s help. For more information on upcoming library events, go to www.libraryvisit.org.

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American Association of University Women of Youngstown recently donated money to SMARTS to support some of their programs for girls. Students Motivated by the Arts is “Making Summer Workshops.” These new, short, one-week workshops will give children the opportunity to meet new people, and experiment with visual art, music, dance, theater or creative writing. The workshops are taught using the approach of arts integration, so it will challenge them to explore the world, look at different topics and find ways to pull inspiration from other subjects. Contact Smarts at 25 East Boardman Street, First Floor in Youngstown, for more information. AAUW has a mission to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. They have been empowering women since 1881. They also raise scholarship money for women and support programs for girls in STEM and the arts, mentor and volunteer, develop friendships, honor women and their accomplishments, and encourage members to take advantage of the education available through National AAUW to apply for grants and fellowships to advance their education. For more information about AAUW, email youngstownaauw@gmail.com. AAUW also donated money to support the STEAM summer programs at the YWCA of Youngstown and Warren. Pictured are AAUW members gathered at the SMARTS location, from left, (front) Mary Allgood, Clydine Watson-Dickey, Jorine Stone-President AAUW; (back) Jeanne Watson-Antol, Caroline Lorimer – Smarts Director of Education, Barbara Brothers, Luanna Jacobs, Becky Keck - President of SMARTS, Judy Stanger - Co-Treasurer of AAUW, Beverly Gibson and Mary Ann Allgood.

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The Busters Brigade donated a scanner to the Mill Creek Park police department as part of their ongoing project to donate chip scanners to local police forces.

Busters Brigade donates chip scanners to local law enforcement

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com

The Busters Brigade partnered with local law enforcement to reconnect lost dogs with their owners.

“We do a little bit of everything,” said Trish Collins, a member of the groups board.

“It’s just a matter of helping dogs and cats get into the best situation they can.”

Collins said the group became concerned when they learned that a number of police stations locally don’t have a chip scanner, forcing many to take dogs and cats that are lost directly to the pound.

They created a program to solve this problem, by donating scanners to interested law enforcement.

“We just started reaching out and see what the need and interest was,” Collins said. “We were very surprised by the results.”

She explained that the first interested group was the Campbell Police Department.

After that the group has also donated to Poland, Boardman,

Struthers and event Mill Creek Park.

The group also reached out to Canfield and Austintown police departments, who already possessed scanners.

“It’s just really important to us to connect lost pets back with their owners as quickly as possible,” Collins said.

The Busters Brigade is fairly new to the area, having started in October 2018.

The group is a 501c3 organization and has been involved in a wide range of community service.

This service includes teaming up with the YSU pre-veterinary group, donating dog food to Second Harvest Food Bank, and providing financial and material assistance to community members struggling to provide for their pets.

“We understand that to a lot of people animals are important members of the family and we just want to make sure animals get to and stay in loving homes,” Collins said.

For more information on the organization or to donate, go to www.bustersbrigade.org.

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Happily Ever After Caitlin Diorio, Grant Heydinger are engaged Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica in Youngstown has been chosen as the setting for the wedding of Caitlin Diorio and Dr. Grant Heydinger, both of Columbus, whose engagement is being announced by their parents. Dr. William and Mary Eileen Diorio of Boardman are the parents of the bride-elect and Dr. Gary and Renee Heydinger of Columbus are the prospective groom’s parents.

The ceremony will take place Oct. 12, and a reception will follow that evening in the church’s social hall. Invitations will be extended for both events.

Miss Diorio graduated from Ohio State University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work. She is a mental-health therapist.

Dr. Heydinger graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and a doctor of medicine degree from OSU. He sity of Chicago and is an anesthesiology completed his medical residency in an- fellow at Nationwide Children’s Hospiesthesia and critical care at the Univer- tal in Columbus.

Jenna Mackey, Ross Wetzel to wed July 20 Brian and Ginni Mackey of Boardman and Dr. Robert and Bina Wetzel of Poland are announcing the engagement of their children, Jenna Mackey and Ross Wetzel, both of Austin, Texas.

The couple plan to be married at 2 p.m. July 20 at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. An evening reception will take place at The Vineyards at Pine Lake in Columbiana.

The bride-elect graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and is a registered nurse at the Austin Fertility Institute.

The prospective groom graduated from Ashland University where he earned a master’s degree in business administration. He is a regional sales manager for The J.M. Smucker Co. of Orrville.

Miss Lowry, Mr. Shipman to wed Sept. 1 Poland

Patrick and Rebecca Lowry of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Colleen Lowry, to Nathaniel Shipman, both of Columbus.

A. Dean and Cynthia Shipman of Perrysburg are the prospective groom’s parents.

The couple will be united in marriage at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at The Vineyards at Pine Lake in Columbiana, where an evening reception will follow. Invitations will be extended for both events.

Miss Lowry graduated from Saint Mary’s College with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. She is the chief communications officer to Cheryl Brooks Sullivan, Franklin County treasurer, in Columbus.

Mr. Shipman earned a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in political science

from Loyola University Chicago. He works in the Ohio Statehouse as a senior legislative aide to Ohio Sen. Sean J. O’Brien, D-32nd.

Simonses to observe 50th anniversary YOUNGSTOWN

William and Cynthia Simons of Youngstown were honored on June 29 during a family dinner in celebration of their golden anniversary.

T he couple’s ch i ld ren a re K i m (Toby) Cox of Canfield; Jason (Cathy) Simons of Youngstow n; and A llison (Jon) Peters of Pittsburgh. Eight grandchildren complete their family.

M r. Si mon s m a r r ie d t he f ormer Cynthia Shutrump on June 28, 1969, at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown.

Mrs. Simons is a homemaker, and her husband was the owner and operator of Simon-Simcon Enterprises until he retired in 2012.

The couple a re members of St. Charles Church in Boardman.

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Newcomers of Mahoning Valley recently donated to the “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies” program supported by Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio. The program assists high-risk, pregnant women in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. The focus of the program is to encourage early and consistent prenatal care making sure their babies are healthy and happy. The program helps mothers purchase much-needed items like disposable diapers, formula, baby bottles, WRTA passes for prenatal and well-child appointments, newborn clothing and blankets, and maternity clothing for the mother. If you are interested in helping with this program, contact Melissa LaManna, Community Education Manager II, at melissa.lamanna@ppoh.org.

Newcomers also made a donation to the Youngstown Symphony in honor of one of their members who died recently, Barb Huberty. Newcomers is a social group formed more than 30 years ago to help people new to the area or those that have had a change in their life and would like to make new friends and find out more about the community. To find out more about the group, contact them at necomersofmv@gmail.com. Pictured, from left, are Melissa LaManna - Planned Parenthood Community Education Manager, Shirley Smith - Regional Director of Development for Planned Parenthood, Jorine Stone - President of Newcomers and Pat Marshall - Treasurer of Newcomers.

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Legends of Asgard Local teenagers will gather to perform and celebrate the ancient myths of Norse culture at the Poland library on July 25 at 11 a.m. Learn how Odin became the god he is and how he met his mighty end. Celebrate with the library as these talented young people teach an interesting history lesson through a fantastic performance. This event is for school-age children.

Ladybug cross-stitch with Youngstown Chapter of the EGA Join the Youngstown Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America on July 24 at 10 a.m. at the Poland library as they present an embroidery class for children. Students will learn beginning cross-stitch to make a “Ladybug” Miniature. The design of a ladybug will be ready to be stitched by small hands. Kit courtesy of the DMC Company. Registration is required. Sign up via the online calendar or call 330744-8636 to register. This event is for school-age children.

long grocery line, find a great new recipe or find great music to listen to on your walk. Registration recommended, call 330-744-8636, and ask for Poland. This event is for adults and teens.

Libby - the one-tap reading app for ebooks Learn more about the library’s new mobile app Libby (The One Tap Reading App powered by OverDrive) by attending a live demonstration on July 30 at 6 p.m. at the Poland library. Libby provides a simple, elegant user experience for current and new users alike, and makes it easy for you to access your loans and holds, navigate the catalog, and more. This event features two Overdrive Technical Support Specialists walking you through setting up and using Libby. Bring your device or phone and you can start downloading free books and audiobooks today. The presentation is an hour and will be followed by an open Q&A with the specialists. This event is for adults and teens.

Gamblers Anonymous Meetings

If you or someone you love has a gambling addiction, Gamblers Finding family members Anonymous may be able to help. in uniform Gamblers Anonymous meetings will take place on Fridays at 7:30 Explore the records of the counp.m. at Westminster Presbyteritry’s armed forces at this Poland lian Church, located at 119 Stadium brary event on July 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Drive in Boardman. Another G.A. Learn how to pursue personnel files meeting is offered on Sundays at and unit histories in order to under7:30 p.m. at the Christ Presbyteristand your ancestor’s role in defending our nation’s heritage. Registration an Church, located at 3425 Hopkins Road in Youngstown (Cornersburg). is required by calling the information There is no charge for the meetings, services department 330-744-8636, or online via the library’s events calen- although collections are taken up dar. This event is for adults and teens. at each meeting to provide for coffee, sugar and creamer, treats and Appy hour free literature. The average contribution given by members at most Learn all about popular apps for meetings is $2. Meetings last about smartphones and mobile devices at the Poland library on July 27 at 10 a.m. one-and-a-half hours and are both See a variety of apps that will help you closed meetings, or, you must have suffered from a gambling addiction connect to your library, find a good place to eat, keep you entertained in a to attend.

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Naturalist Lynn Zocolo organized the annual Trekkers summer camp, celebrating the final day on June 28 at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Children explore the magic of plants at Mill Creek Park

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com

Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted it’s annual Trekkers Summer Camp for students ages 10-12.

According to Naturalist Lynn Zocolo this year’s theme was Harry Potter’s Herbology and Potions.

“They had a blast,” Zocolo said. “At the end of the week they were all friends.”

During the week children gathered at Fellows Riverside Gardens starting at 9 a.m.

Zocolo said that they had plant and magic based activities planned every day.

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Children competed at the Trekkers Summer Camp on June 28, working to get their “house” the most points during the Harry Potter themed week.

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Ten to 12-year-olds gathered at Fellows Riverside Garden on June 28 for the last day of the Trekkers annual summer camp.

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YWCA accepting entries for 37th annual Women’s Art Exhibition

YWCA Mahoning Valley is accepting entries for its 37th Annual Women Artists: A Celebration! Art Show to take place June 28 through July 26 at YWCA’s downtown Youngstown office, located at 25 W. Rayen Ave. The art exhibition showcases work by local, regional and national women artists. The juried show features all media, including paintings, drawings, photographs, fiber art, Summer Discovery sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, videogProgram raphy and metal work. Returning for a second time is a juried show for young Children can sign up online or at women ages 14-17 from Mahoning and any Mahoning County public library Trumbull counties. The show will feaon or after May 1, to register for this ture seventeen works selected by jurors year’s Summer Discovery Program, from the YWCA Women Artists CommitA Universe of Stories. Summer Distee and will run in conjunction with the covery runs from May 1 through July 31. Children can complete activities or Women Artists show. Two-dimensional work is eligible for the 17 Under 17 show. read books to earn prizes (while supplies last) and to earn a chance to win Entry forms for both shows are available at YWCA’s offices in Youngstown a gift card. Children who sign up will and Warren and on the YWCA’s webreceive a Dairy Queen coupon and site at ywcamahoningvalley.org/womMahoning Valley Scrappers game en-artists. Entries are due by April 8. voucher. Children who complete the Priscilla Roggenkamp, Associate Proprogram by July 24, will be invited to fessor of Art at Ashland University, will a breakfast event on Aug. 2, featurserve as the juror for the 2019 show. A ing author Laura Numeroff. Teens ticketed Preview Party will take place on and adults can sign up online at LiJune 28 from 6-9 p.m. at the YWCA. ProbraryVisit.org or in person and read 10 books to earn your choice of book. ceeds benefit YWCA Housing Programs.

More than $2,000 in prize money will Read 15 books for a chance to win a be awarded to artists at the party. For $25 Amazon gift card. Participants will receive a Mahoning Valley Scrap- more information, contact Molly at pers game voucher just for signing up. mtoth@mvywca.org or 330-746-6361, ext. 109.

Meet at the Poland library on July 31 at 10 a.m. for Bonding with Babies and Books, for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months.

The event features 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Naturalist Lynn Zocolo helped children translate words into runes at the Mill Creek Park’s Trekkers Summer Camp for 10-12 year-olds.

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“The students were broken into three houses, the oaks, the sassafras and the maples,” Zocolo said. “They competed all week to win the house cup.”

Children spent the week walking through the “enchanted forest,” learning about healing and dangerous plants and event planting their own herb garden.

At the end of the week, Zocolo said that the group spent the final day playing competitive games and celebrating with a feast.

“We spent the whole week learning, so today we are going to take a break from that and focus on having fun,” she said.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker The group also celebrated with A variety of “dangerous” plants were on display during the Trekkers: a trip to the Log Cabin for lunch Herbology and Potion camp hosted by the Mill Creek Park. and a boat ride on Lake Glaicer.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Children worked to translate words into rune symbols at the Harry Potter themed summer camp hosted by the Mill Creek Park.

Historical society to host day trip

The Poland Historical Society will host a day trip to Pittsburgh on Sept.

18. The itinerary begins when the bus leaves from the Poland Methodist Church, located at 1940 BoardmanPoland Road, at 8:30 a.m., arriving in Pittsburgh at 10 a.m. and includes a visit to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden, lunch at the Schenley Park Café, followed by a tour of the Frick Art and Historical Center and the Clayton Mansion. The bus will leave Pittsburgh at 5 p.m. for the return trip to Poland. The cost of this fundraiser bus trip is $115 and includes the bus, admissions and lunch. Registration for the trip is due by Aug. 12, but early registration is recommended. Registration forms are available through the Poland Historical Society or can be emailed. Make check payable to the Poland Historical Society and mail to P.O. Box 5052, Poland, OH 44514.

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SUNDAY AREA CHURCH SCHEDULE

CHURCH SPONSORED

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.

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

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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.

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Houses For Rent Austintown - N. Turner Rd. beautiful newly remodeled 3 bdrm. home, 2 large baths, 3000 sq. ft., everything brand new, appliances, windows, cupboards, floors, siding. 330-727-9807 New Middletown - 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath brick on 3 acres, $1100/mo. 330-743-7368

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No basement, $62,000.

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Acreage BRUNER LAND CO., INC. 330-423-9285 www.brunerland.com ‘Owner Financing Available’ MAHONING CO. Milton Township., 5 acres, $35,900. Last lot left!

Springfield Twp., 8 acres, utilities, $48,900.

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STUFF Antiques/Collectibles Hoosier Cabinet - very old, white, $700.

Call 267-639-0124.

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Power Air Fryer - new cost $275, loaded, asking $200.

Call 267-639-0124, local

1-Bdrm., 1-bath, lg. closets, central air, select units pet friendly, pool & fitness center on site, $550 + electric, free water & heat. 2-Bdrm., 1-bath starting at $655 + elec. Call today for specials!

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Bicycle - Men’s Townie Electra, like new, pd. $500, sell for $250. 330-881-6033.

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POLANDneighbors.com Cemetery Lots Green Haven - Canfield, 1 True Companion mausoleum, in Garden Sec. 18, Level 4, Meditation Mausoleum, new addition. This section is sold out. Includes, open & close. Holds 2 people. 108T, value $8209, selling $6000. 330-509-5770 Green Haven - Canfield, 4 plots in a row, Garden of Love section, w/2 cement vaults, value $7000, asking $4500. 330-509-0979.

Green Haven - Canfield, Garden of Honor, Lot 158C, spaces 3 & 4, $2000 (saving $400). Call 330-719-3037.

Furniture Bed frame - antique, ornate, twin, hardwood, $55/offer. 330-272-4848.

Din. rm. table - traditional, with 6 chairs & 2 leaves, blonde stained, excellent, $675. Call 330-720-2788 Recliner - double La-Z-Boy, like new, beige upholstery, $300. 330-539-5417.

Exceptional din. rm. table, solid cherry, 54” round w/6 off-white, upholstered chairs by Stanley. Will sell for $500, pd. $2400. Call 330-881-6033 Executive mahogany desk, leather top with glass by Sligh, like new. Pd. $3800, will sell for $1200.

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Lawn/Garden Equipment

Riding mower - 2014, Toro 42” zero turn, with bags for clippings, approx. use 200210 hrs., $2100.Call Poland, 412-596-8368.

Tractor - Ford 2N Excellent condition, ready for show or work, $1500/offer. Call 330-398-7779

Miscellaneous Generator - Honda Power, 2000 watt, never used, $750. S - O - L - D !

Jewelry Stand - 4 legs, 6 drawers, opens on top & sides, clear oak, excellent condition. Reg. $450, asking $200/offer. 330-533-1671

Musical Instruments SAXOPHONE Buescher True Tone alto, $500. Call 330-533-7020

Sporting/Exercise Equipment Speed bag & heavy bag, both on floor stand, $125.

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Swimming Pools/ Accessories Pool - 24x12, alum., with pump, filter & solar cover, needs liner, must remove, $300. Call 724-699-8781

Wanted to Buy WANTED - FREON R12 We pay CA$H. R12 R500 R11. Convenient, Certified Professionals.

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Wanted to Buy WANTED: Collections of LP’s, 45 rpm Records. Cash paid. Call 330-518-6576

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PETS, ANIMALS Birds The Bird Lady is taking in your free birds, any time Call 330-965-0194

Cats KITTENS & CATS 330-502-5352

Dogs BOSTON TERRIERS - AKC Available Now Call 330-406-6920

Automobile Parts/Service Tonneau hard cover - trifold, 2019 Tacoma, fits shortbed, $525/offer.

Call 330-719-4914.

Motorcycles/Mopeds Harley-Davidson Heritage 2012, 6000 mi., extras, $14,000. Call 330-533-8856 Harley-Davidson Heritage 2012, 6000 mi., extras, $14,000. Call 330-533-8856 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 2007, 6700 mi., black, many extras, clean, $9000.

Call 330-675-9647 Harley-Davidson Softail Classic, - 2002, recent cam upgrade, sharp! $5750/best offer. S - O - L - D !

Automobiles

German Shepherds - AKC reg., 8 wks. old, shots & wormed. Parents on site.

Call 330-482-4177

Buick Lucerne - 2008, excellent condition, 85,000 mi., loaded, $5900/offer.

Call 330-240-0047

Jack Russell Terrier - Neutered male, older, needs good home. 330-792-3052.

Buick Century - 2004, like new, wife’s car, 66,800 mi., $3900/offer. 330-757-0153.

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Chevrolet Malibu LT - 2011, 78,000 mi., excellent maintenance & excellent condition, $6500 or best offer.

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Call 330-614-6520.

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SUVs

Trucks

Chevrolet Cavalier - 2002 Good condition, $1800.

Call 330-509-4816

HONDA CIVIC EX - 2007 113,000 mi., 5 spd. manual, $5550. Call 330-518-4717

Chevrolet Corvette - 1985, silver, beautiful car, all numbers match, great driver, L98 auto., 97,000 mi., $7500. Call 330-759-0342.

MAZDA MIATA - 1996 Black, loaded, 5 spd., 106,000 mi., good condition, $4000 firm. 330-770-2380

Chevrolet Trailblazer - 2005 3rd row, 4WD, sunroof, great condition, 130,000 mi., $3500. 330-718-1814.

Chevrolet S-10 Extreme Pickup - 2000. Red, new tires, 52,650 mi., excellent condition, $6000.

Call 330-758-4612

Chrysler 300 Touring 2006 103,000 mi.

FL car, good tires, silver grey, $4500.

330-360-1001, 8am-8pm Ford Mustang Coupe 2014 Silver, V-6, auto., 28,000 mi., excellent condition, $14,500. Call 330-533-4166 Honda Accord EXL - 2013 4 dr., power everything, 1 owner, like new, only 16,000 mi., $17,000.

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Nissan Altima - 2018 6000 mi., gray, Midnight Edition Pkg., $17,500.

Call or text 330-565-7020 Oldsmobile 98 Elite - 1995 Immaculate! Brand new front brakes & rotors, brand new rear brakes, 77,000 orig. mi., grandfather’s car, PA sticker, $3250/offer.

Call 724-734-3807

Chevrolet Aveo - 2005 154,000 mi., new tires & brakes, sunroof, a/c, 1 owner. $2250. 330-881-7676.

Chevrolet Malibu - 2003 100,000 mi., runs great, silver, $2500. 330-501-0042

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Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Austintown - Estate Sale.

Cash only. July 26-27, 10-5 July 28, 12-4. 5805 Heron’s Blvd. Household items, decor, jewelry, furniture, Christmas. Nice condition.

Boardman - Sat., July 20, 9am-3pm. 7821 E. Parkside Dr. Some furniture, baby clothing & misc. items.

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Neighbors | Jessica Harker

The Pop Up Library visited Fellows Riverside Gardens on June 21 during the Metropark’s Family Fun Friday event.

Children were able to get their face painted and make beaded bracelets at Fellows Riverside Gardens on June 21 for Family Fun Friday.

Fellows Riverside Gardens hosts Family Fun Friday

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com

Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted a Family Fun Fridays event on June 21.

The event is offered every summer by the park for children and

their families.

Naturalist Lynn Zocolo organized the event, which runs from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

“It’s just a fun way to bring the community together and give children the chance to get out doors,” Zocolo said.

During the event, children worked on crafts, making bracelets to take home. The park organized bingo and sensory stations for children to play with.

Volunteers also helped run the event, running a science experiment station.

Children were able to use glasses of water topped with shaving cream to simulate how rain works.

“We use a dropped full of blue food coloring to show that the clouds can only hold so much weight before the water falls,”

Zocolo said.

Free face painting was also available to the children.

The event is hosted every other Friday throughout the summer.

For more information on upcoming park events, go to www. millcreekmetroparks.org.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Children played with water beads at the Mill Creek Park’s Family Fun Friday at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Izzy and Jackson Zink participated in a science experiment where they learned about how much liquid clouds can hold before it rains at Fellows Riverside Gardens on June 21.