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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Boardman Park hosts first preschoolers event

Chip scanners

Baseball champs

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Children danced along with volunteers on July 16 at Boardman Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Preschoolers at the Park event this year.

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Families have Friday fun

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

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

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Adoptable Pets of the Week BOBBY 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. If you have a news story, we would be interested in hearing from you. You may email us at neighbors@vindy.com. You can send mail to Neighbors, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, OH 44501. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for any material that is to be returned. Items may also be picked up at our offices. For news submissions, you may also call us at 330-740-2965. For delivery, call 330-746-6561. For advertising inquiries, call 330-747-1471 ext. 1216.

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Mill Creek ABWA to have Aug. 13 meeting The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) will host its Aug. 13 meeting at A La Cart Catering in Canfield beginning with networking at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu will include hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, tossed salad, fresh fruit, Jell-O, dessert, coffee and tea. The cost is $15 and reservations may be made by calling Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527 or Darlene Demjen at 330755-9089 by July 31. The speaker for the evening will be Kelly Kotel, who is the Adult Program Specialist with the library. The scholarship recipients will also be present at this August meeting. The public is welcome.

Hopewell Theatre hopes to raise funds with fun Hopewell Theatre’s 2019–2020 season kickoff “Fun” Raiser, an evening of food, fun, and prizes, will take place on Aug. 25 from 6-9 p.m. at A La Cart Catering, 429 Lisbon Street in Canfield. Tickets cost $30 and include a full dinner buffet, dessert, cash wine bar, entertainment and silent auction prizes. Local favorites Glenn Stevens and Regina Reynolds will emcee a terrific entertainment lineup Just Friends Community Chorus will perform favorite hits of the 1950s, Tom Gent and Maureen Gorman Stenglein will sing

classic show tunes, and stand-up comedian Jenna Cintavey and improvisational comedy troupe The Dinner Theatre Rejects will bring the laughs. For tickets, visit http://hopewelltheatre.org or call 330-746-5455. Hopewell Theatre, founded in 1992 as the Victorian Players, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to producing quality theatrical performances in the Mahoning Valley. Follow them on Facebook to keep up with performances, events, auditions and other Hopewell news—www.facebook.com/ HopewellTheatre.

Independence Day concert and fireworks rescheduled Boardman Park’s Independence Day concert and fireworks display has been rescheduled for July 27 at the Maag Theatre. The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will perform at 8 p.m. and will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display by Phantom Fireworks. The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will be performing some wellknown and favorite patriotic tunes. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Boardman Park is an alcohol-free park. For more information on Boardman Park, visit its website at www.boardmanpark.com.

This sweet fellow is Munchkin! He is a male, black Newfoundland mix and is estimated to be 7-years-old. He has been at Angels for Animals since Jan. 31. Munchkin has had a hard life thus far and would do best with an experienced adopter in an adult-only home. Could Munchkin be the perfect new addition to your family? 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.

AUSTINTOWN

CANFIELD

Are you a fan of podcasts?

Do you enjoy dancing?

Yes - I listen to several of them. 0%

No - I used to be, but not anymore. 50%

Yes - It’s one of my favorite activities. 100%

No -Watching, yes. But not doing it. 0%

Yes - The more popular ones. 0%

No - They never interested me. 50%

Yes - From time to time. 0%

No - It’s not my kind of activity. 0%

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POLAND

Which August movie release do you most want to see?

How often do you host parties?

Hobbs & Shaw. 50% Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. 0%

Dora and the Lost City of Gold. 0% Angry Birds Movie 2. 50% Other. 50%

Once per year. 0%

Every couple if weeks. 0%

A few times per year. 0%

I don’t host parties. 100%

Every couple of months. 0%

NEW POLL QUESTION AUSTINTOWN

CANFIELD

Which social media platform do you use most?

Which smart phone brand do you most prefer?

Facebook.

Snapchat.

Samsung.

Google.

Instagram.

I don’t use social media.

Apple.

Other.

Twitter. Visit austintownneighbors.com to vote.

Local music combo to play in the park On Aug. 5, the Jim Frank Combo will perform in Canfield on the green beginning at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. The band will play a variety of songs and also take requests. In case of rain, the venue will be at the First Methodist church across from the gazebo.

MUNCHKIN

This very handsome fellow is Bobby. He is a male, gray and white Domestic Shorthair who is estimated to be 2-years and 9-months-old. He has been at Angels for Animals since April 3, 2018. He is a very polite but shy boy and needs a family who will be patient until he feels comfortable. Call or visit Angels for Animals during regular hours.

Visit canfieldneighbors.com to vote.

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POLAND

How often do you check your email?

Do you enjoy poetry?

Almost constantly.

Once per day.

Yes - I write it.

Every few hours.

A few times per week.

Yes - I read it occasionally.

Visit boardmanneighbors.com to vote.

No - I used to, but my interest has waned. No - It’s not my favorite type of literature.

Visit polandneighbors.com to vote.

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Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley earns 2019 Emergency Nurses Association award Akron Children’s Hospital’s emergency department located on the Beeghly campus in Boardman has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2019 Lantern Award for demonstrating exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. Akron Children’s Lantern Award will be on display in the emergency department. As a recipient, Akron Children’s will be recognized in upcoming ENA publications, on the ENA website and at Emergency Nursing 2019, the association’s annual conference, in Austin, Texas. For more information on this year’s Lantern Award recipients, visit the Emergency Nurses Association website.

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 330-629-8227 or Mary Grace Welsh at 330-7438425. 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.

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Children danced along with volunteers on July 16 at Boardman Park’s first Preschoolers at the Park event this year.

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Anne-Marie Turner read to children gathered with their families at the Boardman Park’s Preschoolers in the Park event.

Boardman park hosts preschoolers

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com

Boardman Park hosted their first Preschoolers in the Park event for this year July 16. Anne-Marie Turner with the park said that the program got started just last year. “This event just like every event is about wanting to bring the family together for a fun day at the park,” Turner said. The theme of this event was All the Little Birds. During the event children

gathered outside of the Maag Outdoor Theatre to listen to stories, sing along to songs, and learn about birds. Peggy Flynn with the Green team and Gina Kairys with Challenge Island were present at the event. Flynn worked with children to make all natural bird feeders from pinecones during the event. “It’s a fun way to get little kids involved and have them start thinking about the environment,” Flynn said. Kairys is the owner of Chal-

lenge Island which she said focus’ on teaching young children about STEAM education. During the event children could go to the Challenge Island table where they could color photos of birds and learn about their habitats. Turner also read stories to the children gathered, with the library providing snacks and drinks for the group as they listened. “We want to instill an early importance of literacy and have preschoolers interact with their

peers,” Turner said. The next event will be hosted by the park August 13 with the theme of Kindness Counts. Turner said that children and their families will be asked to bring one item to donate to children in need if they attend. “It will be all about being kind and helping others and we thought that would be a great way to show that,” Turner said. For more information on this event, or other upcoming park events go to www.boardmanpark.com.

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Children and their families laid out on blankets at Boardman Park on July 16 to listen to Anne-Marie Turner read at the first Preschoolers in the Park event this year.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Preschoolers and their families gathered at the Boardman Park for the first Preschoolers in the Park event this year.

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Apprentice’s Inn Join the Boardman library’s beginners Dungeons and Dragons club on Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. and take part in their adventure. Go on dangerous quests with daring fights and hopefully you roll a D20 to save the day. Refreshments and snacks are provided. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.

‘I Read YA!’ book club Adult fans of young adult literature can meet on Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boardman library and discuss “Five Feet Apart,” by Rachael Lippincott. Light refreshments will be served. This event is for adults.

Reader’s Choice book club Share your favorite books and find out what new ones are being published at the next meeting of this book club at the Boardman library on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. They will discuss “Finding Dorothy” by Elizabeth Letts. This event is for adults.

Blood drive There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the Boardman library on Aug. 26 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visitwww.RedCrossBlood.org.

Burial rites and genealogy Cemeteries are valuable, seemingly permanent places to uncover genealogical information and local history. But will they always be a part of the landscape in family history research? During the 21st century it is likely that dwindling land space, environmental concerns, the surge in non-

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burial options and the availability of new technologies all will lead to significant changes in death rituals. On Aug. 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Boardman library will examine what this means for genealogy. Registration is required by calling the information services department at 330-744-8636, or online via the library’s events calendar. This event is for adults and teens.

Jigsaw puzzle swap The Friends of PLYMC will offer a jigsaw puzzle swap on Aug. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Boardman library. Swap six of your once done jigsaw puzzles with others.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen - an overview of the naturalization process On Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boardman library, a representative from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will offer information sessions to help permanent residents and others interested in naturalization learn about naturalization eligibility requirements, the naturalization process, the naturalization test and the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. Each session is free of charge and open to the public. Spanish language materials will be provided. Sessions at Main Library and Struthers Library will be conducted in English, with Spanish translation.

Bonding with babies and books This event, which will take place every Tuesday in August at 10 a.m. at the Boardman 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.

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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.

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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.

“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.

Business women install officers Neighbors | Submitted

Mill Creek Chapter ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) installed their 2019-2020 officers at the July 9 meeting at Georgeanna Parker Pavillion in Boardman Park. They are, from left, Judy Codespote, President; Jackie Fischio, Secretary; and Mary Brown, Vice-President. Not shown is Mandy Codespote, Treasurer.

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Astro Falcons 14U win league championship

Neighbors | Abby Slanker

The Astro Falcons 14U baseball team won the Youngstown Class B League Championship on July 7. The Astro Falcons swept the best of five series against A2Z, winning by a score of 11-0 on July 5, a score of 5-3 on July 7, and a score of 8-3 on July 7. With this win, the team advanced to the 2019 National Amateur Baseball Federation Sophomore Division 14u World Series at Cene Park in Struthers, from July 11-14. Team members included, from left, (front) Broc Lowry, Dom Fornataro, Gino Lazzari, Luca Ricchiuti, Jay Campbell; (back) Coach Scott Ruark, A.J. Havrilla, Coach Jim Campbell, Jack Knight, Brady DePietro, Tommy Groner, Jameson Beck, Ben Slanker, Coach Brian Finnegan, Seth Cervello and Coach Rick Havrilla. Missing from photo is Anthony Miller.

Neighbors wants summer sports news

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.

It’s time for summer athletics 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

If you’re a summer 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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Happily Ever After Michelle O’Connor | Michael Thomas GIRARD

Monsignor John Zuraw solemnized the 1:30 p.m. June 1 wedding ceremony of Dr. Michelle O’Connor and Michael Thomas at St. Rose Church in Girard. A reception took place at Drake’s Landing Banquet Center in Canfield. Michael and Donna O’Connor of Austintown are the bride’s parents. The groom is a son of Raymond and Debra Thomas of Youngstown. The bride wore an ivory gown made of lace and tulle over regency organza with illusion lace over a sweetheart neckline. The gown was designed with a plunging V-back and a scalloped-lace hem that flowed to a formal train. A cathedral-length veil trimmed with floral lace completed her ensemble. Meredith Loncar was matron of honor. Bridesmaids, wearing turquoise dresses, were the bride’s sister, Melissa O’Connor, and Katie Fabrizio, Mallory Nims, Eruj Arif and Deanna Mahood. The bride’s cousin, Brianna Norman, was junior bridesmaid. Ruby and Mabel Thomas, the groom’s nieces, were flower girls. Julian Chalifoux served as best man. Groomsmen were James Thomas, brother of the groom; Benjamin Smith; Barry Hinchliffe; Greg Sauline; and Thomas Bigley. The groom’s nephew,

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Caitlin Parrilla and Bob Danks, both of Boardman, are planning an autumn wedding. The couple’s engagement is being announced by their parents, Michael and Kathy Parrilla and Bill and Janeen Danks, all of Boardman. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 in The Great Hall at The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown. An evening reception will take place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel hall. Invitations will be issued for both events. M i ss Pa r r i l la g raduated f rom Youngstown State University and is a medical assistant at Steward Family Medicine in Struthers. Her fiance graduated with a bacheKent Thomas, was ring bearer. Dr. O’Connor graduated with bach- lor’s degree in accounting from YSU. He elor’s degrees in biology and psychol- is a supply chain manager for Medi-Rx ogy from Youngstown State University. Pharmacy Inc. in Poland. She earned a master’s degree in education and a doctorate in psychology from Duquesne University. She is a psychologist at Community Mental Health Agency in Cleveland. Mr. Thomas graduated from YSU with a bachelor’s degree in business adCANFIELD ministration and is an audio technician Tom and Barb Drotleff of Canfield in Cleveland. are announcing the engagement of After honeymooning in Hawaii, the their son, Michael Drotleff, to Heather couple reside in Cleveland. Green, both of Oxford. Mike and Carla Green of Eaton are the bride-elect’s parents. The couple will be united in marriage at 4 p.m. Aug. 24 in Ox ford, where an evening reception will follow. Invitations will be extended for both events. Miss Green graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in education. She is a sixth-grade intervention specialist at Talawanda School District in Oxford. Mr. Drotleff attended Youngstown State University and studied accounting. He works in internal operations at West End Bank.

Weslie Detwiler, Michael Broderick to wed Aug. 3 COLUMBIANA

Caitlin Parrilla, Bob Danks plan fall vows

Laura Detwiler of Columbiana is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Weslie Detwiler, to Michael Broderick, both also of Columbiana. The bride-elect also is the daughter of Larry Detwiler of Canfield. Marney Broderick of Columbiana and Mike Broderick of Palm Harbor, Fla., are the prospective groom’s parents. The couple will be married at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Varian Orchards in East Canton, and an evening reception will follow. Invitations will be issued for both events. Miss Detwiler graduated from the University of Toledo with a bachelor’s Mr. Broderick is a refinishing technidegree. She is a visual art instructor at cian at American Wheel Repair in CanSMARTS (Students Motivated by the field after earning an associate degree Arts) in Youngstown. at WyoTech.

Heather Green, Michael Drotleff to marry Aug. 24

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

Children explore the magic of plants at Mill Creek Park summer camp 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. “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 t he week wa l k i ng t h roug h t he “encha nted forest,” lea r n i ng about hea ling 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

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

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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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May the crafts be with you

Puppets! Puppets! Puppets! Bring the whole family, have fun and share laughs as the Boardman library presents three out-of-thisworld puppet stories on Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. and Aug. 15 at 2:30 p.m.

Lego my library

Make and take some fun space crafts during the regular hours at the Boardman library throughout August. This event is for children of all ages.

Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs on Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Boardman library. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, ages 6 and up.

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Help plan and support teen activities at the library by taking part in the TAB meeting on Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boardman library. Meet new people and have fun. Refreshments and snacks are provided. This event is for teens.

Family story time Bring the whole family to the Boardman library on Aug. 7 and 28 at 10 a.m. for stories, games, crafts and fun for all ages.

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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.

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A group of teenagers listened to Justin Edwards with the Mahoning Valley Disc Golf Association, give instructions on the camp’s daily activity at Boardman Park.

Park hosts first disc golf camp By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com

Boardman Park hosted it’s first disc golf summer camp, starting on June 24. Justin Edwards with the Mahoning Valley Disc Golf Association coached the day camp for children older than 10-yearsold. “It’s the perfect way to introduce children into the game,” said Karen McCallum, the recreation director at the park. Seven teenagers signed up for the camp, that focused on the fundamentals of the game. The group met for three hours a day, starting with warm ups before working in groups to play. Edwards taught the group proper throwing techniques, how to break into different groups to play and how to combat different holes. “Just like any game, you have to learn the fundamentals before you can get good at it,” Edwards said. The group played on the Boardman Park’s new disc golf course. McCa llum sa id t hat t he course was starting to be built three years ago, and was finished last year. Along with the camp, the park will also host The Green Oasis Open Disc Golf Tournament on Aug. 10. For more information on the tournament or upcoming park events, go to www.boardmanpark.com.

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Teenagers threw frisbees back and forth practicing for Boardman Park’s new Disc Golf Camp on June 27.

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Justin Edwards with the Mahoning Valley Disc Golf Association ran the Boardman Park’s new Disc Golf Camp on June 27.

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Legends of Asgard Local teenagers will gather to perform and celebrate the ancient myths of Norse culture at the Boardman library on July 29 at 2 p.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. Neighbors | Jessica Harker

The Pop Up Library visited Fellows Riverside Gardens on June 21 during the Metroparks Family Fun Day event.

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Children and their families gathered at Fellows Riverside Gardens where they went from station to station playing games or doing crafts for the Family Fun Day on June 21.

Mill Creek Park 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. Volunteers also helped run Children were able to use “It’s just a fun way to bring the the event, running a science excommunity together and give periment station. See FAMILY, Page 10 children the chance to get out doors,” Zocolo said. During the event, children worked on crafts, making braceCHURCH lets to take home. SPONSORED The park organized bingo and sensory stations for children to play with.

Bonding with babies and books Meet at the Boardman library on July 30 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.

SUNDAY AREA CHURCH SCHEDULE

PRESBYTERIAN Canfield Presbyterian Church 140 W. Main St, Canfield Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery Care Provided Pastor Rev. Larry Bowald

UNITED METHODIST Western Reserve United Methodist Church

4580 Canfield Rd. (Rt. 62). (330) 792-5805 • 330-797-8666 Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. Worship Sunday - 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Adult & Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Nursery Available, Accessible. Children’s Academy of Ohio Daycare and Preschool Monday-Friday. Rev. Russ Adams

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

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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. Childcare Provided Pastor Rev. Greg Calko Barrier Free

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

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much weight before the water falls,” Zocolo said. Free face painting was also available to the Continued from Page 9 children. glasses of water topped with shaving cream The event is hosted ever y other Friday to simulate how rain works. throughout the summer. “We use a dropped full of blue food colorFor more information on upcoming park ing to show that the clouds can only hold so events, go to www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

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Framing crew needed. Projects will include additions and porches. Call 330-533-2137 or email sampitzulohomes@ gmail.com

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CCL Container is North America’s leading manufacturer of recyclable aluminum aerosol cans. Design and draw machine tooling parts within tight tolerances. Responsible for minimum downtime due to tooling issues. Root Cause Analysis. Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, walk, sit and stand for long periods. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. Proficient in AutoCad and Solidworks. Experience in Continuous improvement, minimum of 2 years’ design experience in manufacturing environment. A mechanical engineering degree is a plus. EOE Please send resume to:

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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.

for local pharmacy, part time or full time, willing to work flexible schedule & weekends. Must be certified or able to be registered. Apply at: Cornersburg Family Discount Drug 3307 Canfield Rd. Youngstown, OH 44511 No phone calls please.

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Skills/Trades Tool and Die Maker CCL Container is North America’s leading manufacturer of recyclable aluminum aerosol cans. 40+ hours possibly 7 days per week. Rotating Shifts, holidays and weekends. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Interprets drawings and sketches plans. Procures and makes jigs, fixtures or machine attachments required. Sets up and operates machine tools, adjust stops, feeds and speeds for efficient machining. Machine parts to precision tolerances (.01mm or less) and specified finishes. Uses precision measuring instruments. Dismantles machinery and equipment, assembles fits, aligns, and readjusts machinery and equipment to very close tolerances. Required to stand, walk and use hands or feet. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, twist/turn, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Journeyman machinist or equivalent; demonstrate ability to operate all machine shop/tool and die equipment required. Experience in operating CNC equipment, 5 years’ experience in CNC programming required. Please send resume to:

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DIN. RM. SET - contemporary, beveled glass rectangular table, 40”X60”, marble base, 6 taupe highback parson chairs, like new, $445. Call 330-726-4059.

TABLE SAW Skil, with stand, $55. Call 330-549-0947

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Din. rm. table - traditional, with 6 chairs & 2 leaves, blonde stained, excellent, $675. Call 330-720-2788

Medical Equipment HANDICAP SCOOTER Rascal, new batteries, $450 Call 330-750-1415 Oxygen Concentrator Like new, $65. SOLD! RAMP For handicap scooter, $300. Call 330-750-1415 Scooter - Legend, 3 wheel, like new, new batteries with alum. folding 6’ ramp, $800. 330-755-0224. WANT to buy a small handicap scooter & SELLING a larger handicap scooter. Call 330-503-4311

Home Furnishings FREE - Din. rm. set, 2 large mirrors & wooden storage cabinet. Call 330-750-1185

Lawn/Garden Equipment Hedge trimmer - John Deere, gas powered, $50. S-O-L-D-! Leaf blower/vacuum Ryobi, extra suction tube, $50. Call 330-783-1185 Mower lift - Mojack HDL hydraulic, $75. Call 330-783-1185 Pole saw - Poulan gas operated, $75. Call 330-783-1185 Tiller - Troy-Bilt, Bronco, used very little, like new, $375. Call 330-799-0253. Tractor - Ford 2N Excellent condition, ready for show or work, $1500/offer. Call 330-398-7779

Miscellaneous Air Conditioner - Arctic King, 8000 BTU, digital, excellent, $125. 330-397-7989 Air conditioner - large window, with remote, $65. S-O-L-D- ! Generator - Honda Power, 2000 watt, never used, $750. S - O - L - D ! Generator - Honda, portable 2000 watts, used once, Model EU2000i, $450. S-O-L-D-! ICE MAKER - portable, elec., works excellent, $50/offer. 330-953-0280.

We pay CA$H. R12 R500 R11. Convenient, Certified Professionals. Call 312-291-9169 refrigerantfinders.com/ad WANTED: Collections of LP’s, 45 rpm Records. Cash paid. Call 330-518-6576

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PETS, ANIMALS Cats KITTEN Free to good family. Call 330-507-3687

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KITTENS & CATS 330-502-5352

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

KITTENS - 8 wks. old, beautiful, to good homes only, $10 ea. Call 330-545-3888

Sporting/Exercise Equipment Golf cart - Club Car, excellent condition, new windshield, new seat, almost new tires, batteries ok, $2150. Call 330-792-5147 INVERSION TABLE Deluxe model, excellent, $95. Call 330-397-7989

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

POOL PUMP & FILTER New, $50. 330-549-0947

TV/Stereo/Video TV - 20” Phillips Magnavox seldom used, with remote $50/offer. 330-953-0280. LOOKING FOR A BABY SITTER, TREE TRIMMER OR PLUMBER? Find these and many more services in our “CALL AN EXPERT” column.

Dogs BOSTON TERRIERS - AKC Ready to go! Call 330-406-6920 German Shepherd Puppies AKC, family raised. Black, sable, tri-colored, black & tan, $600. 724-699-8846 Shih-tzus, Bostons, Morkies, Cocker Spaniels, Cockapoo, Cavachons, Poodles & more. Pics on www.ohiopuppy.com 1560 E. Liberty St. Girard, Ohio off Belmont by Dennys, Yo.330-259-1286 Best prices around! Yorkie-Poo - Tiny, male, only $399. He is all black and so cute! 330-518-9516.

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AUTOMOTIVE Boats Boston Whaler - 1990 15ft., 70hp. Johnson, great ski boat, $1999/offer. Call 330-307-0689 Tracker - 1995, 17’, walk thru windshield, 60 hp. + 9.9 hp. + many extras, $4000 or best offer. As is. Call 330-534-9925

Motorcycles/Mopeds Biesse Racing Cart - 2005 Ran tag class at Beaver Run. Extra parts, must sell. $500/offer. 330-506-1336. Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 2007, 6700 mi., black, many extras, clean, $7500. Call 330-675-9647 Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce 2001, 16,000 mi., too many extras to list, $5500 or best offer. Text or call 330-207-9552 Honda Scooter - 2013 150 Series, 1300 mi., red, $1900. 330-219-2216 Suzuki Burgman 650cc Trike - 2003, best reasonable offer. 330-545-1953

Yamaha Mini Trail 1978 $350. 330-549-0947

Automobiles Chevrolet Impala LT - 2008 147,000 mi., power/heated seats, leather, premium sound w/aux jack and Sirius XM and On-Star, new rotors, pads & tires, (1 yr. old), well maintained, 5000 mi. oil changes, great first car for kid driving to school or college, $4500 firm. $490 below KBB market value of NE Ohio for quick sale. Text/call 330-518-7649 for info or test drive.

Calico Cat - Female, spayed, about 3 yrs. old. Free to good home. 330-559-0522.

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

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

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Automobiles

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Chevrolet Cavalier - 2002 Good condition, $1800. Call 330-509-4816

Saturn Aura XE 2008, 4 dr., 4 cyl., a/c, p.w., p.l., cruise, CD, 142,000 mi., serviced regularly, looks & runs great, $3300. 330-533-1438 or 330-565-7131

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

Chevrolet Corvair Conv. 1963. White, blue top, FL car, never been in snow, $12,900/offer. Call 330-307-0689 Ford Mustang Coupe 2014 Silver, V-6, auto., 28,000 mi., excellent condition, $14,500. Call 330-533-4166 Ford Mustang - 2014, convertible, ruby red with tan top & tan leather seats, V6, auto., stored winters, only 6900 mi., excellent condition, MCA pkg. Asking only $21,243. Call 330-610-2715. Honda Accord EXL - 2013 4 dr., power everything, 1 owner, like new, only 16,000 mi., $17,000. S-O-L-D!

Toyota Camry LE 2004. Super clean, 68,100 mi., orig. owner $4350. 330-716-7011 BRITTAIN Chevrolet. 57 E. Martin St., E. Palestine, OH. Local 1-800-589-7970

SUVs

PONTIAC TORRENT - 2008 Grandma’s car, 72,000 orig. mi., $7500. 330-750-1415

Trucks Chevrolet Colorado 2006. $500. 330-549-0947

Buick Rendezvous - 2005 Negotiable. Call 330-531-2401

Chevrolet S-10 Extreme Pickup - 2000. Red, new tires, 52,650 mi., excellent condition, $6000. Call 330-758-4612

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Truck Tow Hitch - $50 Call 330-549-0947

HONDA CIVIC EX - 2007 113,000 mi., 5 spd. manual, $5400. Call 330-518-4717 Kia Spectra EX - 2009, 4 dr., 1 owner, excellent condition in/out, silver/gray, 38,000 mi., $5600. 330-502-6855 Lincoln Towncar - 2003 Executive Edition, well maintained, $3900. Call 330-702-1634 Nissan Altima - 2018 6000 mi., gray, Midnight Edition Pkg., $17,500. S-O-L-D-! Nissan Maxima - 2008, 1 owner good condition, great car for student, 122,000 mi., $5500. 330-286-3719. 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

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Hauling

Concrete Needs - Stamp, Patio & Driveway Installs Sr. Discount. 330-881-7671

ABC Hauling & Moving Anything • Anytime • BBB Accredited. 330-788-0579

Electrical Work

Home Improvement

A Better Free Estimates New breaker boxes, rewire, lic., insured. 330-758-7074

Exterior remodeling, siding, windows, doors, roofing & decking. Free Estimates. Call David, 440-296-2020

Gutter Cleaning & Installation

Pontiac G6 GT Hardtop Conv. - 2006, 102,000 mi., excellent shape, $6200. Call 330-727-2945

“Ralph (The Gutter Guy)” Free est. Insured. Cleaning. Screening. 330-758-6848

Pontiac G-6 - 2006, high mi., some rust, runs great, dependable, $600/offer. S-O-L-D!

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Landscapers New Lawn Installments. Hydro Seeding. Landscaping Free Est. - 330-881-7671

Siding SHAWN’S Vinyl Siding and Repairs. Don’t Delay, Call Today! 330-746-8158

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Playtime at your library Read a story and have fun with developmentally appropriate games and activities that you can do with your child to help them get ready for kindergarten at this event at the Boardman library on Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. Activities will vary at each program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is for ages 2-6.

Gamblers Anonymous Meetings If you or someone you love has a gambling addiction, Gamblers Anonymous may be able to help. Gamblers Anonymous meetings will take place on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 119 Stadium Drive in Boardman. Another G.A. meeting is offered on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at the Christ Presbyterian Church, located at 3425 Hopkins Road in Youngstown (Cornersburg). There is no charge for the meetings, although collections are taken up at each meeting to provide for coffee, sugar and creamer, treats and free literature. The average contribution given by members at most meetings is $2. Meetings last about one-and-a-half hours and are both closed meetings, or, you must have suffered from a gambling addiction to attend.

Summer Discovery Program Children can sign up online or at any Mahoning County public library on or after May 1, to register for this year’s Summer Discovery Program, A Universe of Stories. Summer Discovery runs from May 1 through July 31. Children can complete activities or read books to earn prizes (while supplies last) and to earn a chance to win a gift card. Children who sign up will receive a Dairy Queen coupon and Mahoning Valley Scrappers game voucher. Children who complete the program by July 24, will be invited to a breakfast event on Aug. 2, featuring author Laura Numeroff. Teens and adults can sign up online at LibraryVisit. org or in person and read 10 books to earn your choice of book. Read 15 books for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Participants will receive a Mahoning Valley Scrappers game voucher just for signing up.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Wildlife Ecologist Jon Cepek with the Cleveland Metroparks gave a speech about the facts and fictions surrounding coyotes at the MetroPark Farms on June 20.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Cleveland Metroparks Wildlife Ecologist Jon Cepek talked about the territory of coyotes living in Mahoning County on June 20 at the MetroPark Farms.

Mill Creek Park hosts coyote lecture By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com

The Mill Creek Metro Park Farms hosted a lecture on local coyotes on June 20. Cleveland Metroparks Wildlife Ecologist Jon Cepek presented at the event as part of the annual Naturalist Series. The Naturalist Series is a collaboration with the Metro Parks and OSU Extension and the Mahoning County Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist

program. “We are so happy to see a crowd like this,” said Education Manager Mandy Smith. During the lecture, Cepek discussed the facts and fictions of local coyotes. “It is important for people to be curious and enjoy nature,” Cepek said. He explained that he has been working with coyotes for more than 20 years, since his graduate school work.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Jon Cepek, a Cleveland Metroparks Wildlife Ecologist who has worked with coyotes since his time in graduate school, discussed the truth behind the animals at the MetroPark Farms on June 20.

“For my work I field a lot of calls from the community, many of which are highly concerned when they have a coyote near by,” he said. Cepek said that public perception of coyotes, especially in the media, is often negative. This can cause the community to panic when coyotes move into their area. “What we need to understand is that animals just follow their instincts,” Cepek said.

He explained how human impact has greatly changed the natural environment of these animals. “Their environment changes because of what we do, and then people get afraid of them,” Cepek said. “They are just following their instincts.” The next lecture in the Naturalist Series will cover Katydids and Crickets on Aug. 10. To preregister for the event, go to www. millcreekmetroparks.org.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

The hall of the MetroPark Farms in Canfield was packed full with community members interested in learning more about coyotes from Jon Cepek, a Wildlife Ecologist with the Cleveland Metroparks.