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Students compete in speech tournament

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Student members of the Austintown speech and debate team posed around trophies on Nov. 16 while decorating the school for the tournament.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Librarians explain new system

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Librarian Renee Beverly hosted an event at the Austintown Library Nov. 12 about how best to use your library account.

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Sausage and pancake breakfast The Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus #3930 are sponsoring a sausage and pancake breakfast on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the parish center, located at 4500 Norquest Boulevard in Austintown. The menu consists of sausage and a variety of “all you can eat” pancakes and assorted beverages. The cost for adults is $5 and $3 for children ages 12 and younger.

Intermediate Microsoft Word This class, which will take place on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Austintown library, will cover formatting and editing documents, including aligning text, spacing, creating bullets, adding pictures and tables, and word art. Basic computer knowledge is needed. Registration is required; call 330-744-8636.

This event is for adults.

Read It Before You See It book club People always say the book is better than the movie. This book club will get together to read and discuss books that are soon to be released in the theaters.

The book for December is “Artemis” by Andy Weir. The meeting will take place on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Austintown library. This event is for adults.

Silent book club Join the Austintown library for its silent book club on Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

You can bring in your own book, grab one off the shelf or even read a digital book in a designated group quiet time.

During this time, they will discuss what they will be reading and whether the book is a hit or a miss. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is for adults.

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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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How many stores did you shop at this Black Friday?

Are you a chili fan?

One or two. 14%

Ten or more. 14%

A handful or so. 14%

I didn’t shop at any stores . 57%

Stranger Reads book club If you want to talk about a book, but want to avoid the obligation of reading one picked out for you, come to the Stranger Reads book club on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Austintown library and tell them what you enjoyed reading this month. You might even hear about a new book you want to read. This event is for adults.

Blood drive There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the Austintown library from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 22 and from 1-6 p.m. on Dec. 27. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1800-733-2767). More information can be found online at www.RedCrossBlood. org.

Coupon swap at the library If you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have, drop in during Austintown library hours during December to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons.

This event is for adults.

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Yes - It’s one of my favorite dishes. 25% Yes - I like it, but don’t crave it often. 75%

BOARDMAN Will you decorate for the holidays in December?

Yes - I have already finished decorating. 37% Yes - A few decorations, but not too many. 50%

POLAND What is your present wrapping style?

No - I usually do, but not this year. 0% Themed wrapping paper. 80% No - I’m not interested in decorating. 12%

No - But I will eat it anyway. 0% No - It doesn’t appeal to me. 0%

Lots of ribbons. 20%

I prefer gift bags. 0% I don’t wrap presents. 0%

NEW POLL QUESTION AUSTINTOWN

CANFIELD

What is your holiday decoration style?

Do you enjoy holiday music?

Nature-based.

Lots of lights and ornaments.

I prefer handmade decorations.

Yes - It’s one of the best parts of the season.

I like minimal decorations.

Yes - But I don’t listen to it often.

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No - I don’t dislike it, but it’s not my favorite.

No - I don’t enjoy it.

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POLAND

How many movies will you see in theaters this month?

Will you go skiing this winter?

A couple per week.

Maybe one in the month.

Yes - Even if we have to travel.

One per week.

I won’t see any in theaters this month.

Yes - We’ll go once if the weather cooperates.

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No - We would like to, but won’t be able to.

No - We aren’t interested in skiing.

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Bunk beds to be build for families in need Sleep in Heavenly Peace Youngstown Chapter, a local organization dedicated to building and delivering bunk beds to children in need, is partnering with many local organizations to build 20 bunk beds for families who are in need on Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Austintown Local Schools Transportation Department, located at 275 Idaho Road (behind Austintown Intermediate School; park behind Austitnown Fitch High School).

Monetary donations, as well as donations of new twin bedding and pillows will also be accepted on the day of the build. Sleep in Heavenly Peace has received donations from many local organizations and private donors, including Denise DeBartolo-York, Austintown Rotary, Austintown Local Schools, Lowe’s of Boardman, Bernard-Daniels, Walmart, Redeemer Lutheran Church and Sleepy Hollow Sleep Shop, among others, to make this build possible.

Gift-wrapping fundraiser at Barnes & Noble On Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., the Friends of the Friends of the Public Library of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will be gift wrapping at Barnes & Noble. Tips received from this fundraising event go to the Friends of PLYMC for children and teen programs. If you make a purchase at Barnes & Noble on Dec. 7, tell the cashier that you want to support the Friends of PLYMC, so that a percentage of the sale will go to the Friends. To volunteer or for more information, call the PLYMC development office at 330-740-6086.

Holiday closings All Mahoning County libraries will be closed for holidays as follows: Dec. 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, as well as on Jan. 1.

Chapter Chat book club Attend the Chapter Chat book club on Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Austintown library where they will be discussing “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” by J.D. Vance. Light refreshments will be served. This event is for adults.

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Speech and debate team president Faith Marscio directed students as they decorated lockers for the speech and debate tournament on Nov. 17.

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Canfield students Claire Berlin and Atusha Thapa competed in the 49th annual Austintown Fitch Speech and Debate Tournament on Nov. 17.

Austintown hosts 49th annual speech tournament

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com

Austintown hosted its 49th annual Speech and Debate Tourna ment on Nov. 17 at Austintown Fitch High School.

This was head coach Andrea Reed’s first tournament with the team since she left on maternity leave.

“Were the first power round tournament of the season, a lot of out of district teams come,” Reed said.

The theme of the tournament is back in time, and was organized by the students.

Reed said that students were the main organizers of the tournament, choosing the theme and readying the school for the competition.

Faith Marscio, president of the team, said that students spent the Friday before the tournament decorating the school and readying the rooms.

“This tournament is going to be different than any other one before,” Marscio said.

The Austintown Optimist club supported the event, supplying trophies and assisting with the food.

The Austintown team currently has 52 members, many of which are seniors.

“Last year we had a record number of state qualifiers,”

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Student members of the Austintown speech and debate team posed around trophies on Nov. 16 while decorating the school for the tournament.

Reed said. “We had a really strong team last year and there were a lot of juniors so we are hoping for a good turnout this year.”

Reed said that this tournament is one of the first serious tournaments of the speech season.

Students are capable of qualifying for the state tournament, and a lot of out of district competition traveled to Fitch to compete.

According to Reed schools like Stow, BioMed Science Academy and more traveled to the tournament with a total of 22 teams attending the event.

Austintown placed first overall at the tournament, also winning the Ken Carano power sweeps award.

Sixteen Austintown students placed during the tournament, including first place winners Romond Duval in declamation, David Gunger in international extemporaneous speaking, Dylan Fitzpatrick in LincolnDouglas debate, Johnna Blystone in original oratory and John Zimmerman in program oral interpretation.

Students Sarah Linton and Miranda Truslow, a duo interpretation team and Gunger also qualified for the state tourna-

ment.

“We don’t just have students who are 100 percent I love to speak in front of every body, we have students who want to be better speakers who are here for the learning experience,” Reed said. “It helps them in their classes, it helps them at job interviews and it gives them the confidence to have public speaking ability.”

Speech and debate team members will continue to compete every Saturday through March when the state tournament will occur.

This year’s state competition will be hosted in Canton.

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Friendly Squares Christmas dinner and dance The Friendly Squares will host their Christmas Dinner Dance on Dec. 8 at the Niles SCOPE Center, located at 14 E. State St. in Niles. The festivities begin with a Christmas dinner for Friendly Squares members from 6-7:30 p.m. Members should RSVP for dinner by Nov. 30 to Frankie Hammond at 330-506-3370. Bring a covered dish to share. Square dancing, which is open to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Gene Hammond and Neil Harner will be the callers and Frankie Hammond will be cuing the line dances. This will be a high/low dance with alternating tips for new dancers currently taking lessons and tips for more experienced dancers. Dress is casual. There is a $6 donation per person at the door. For additional information, call Gene Hammond at 330-506-3370.

Santa at the library See Santa and a live reindeer at the Austintown library on Dec. 10 at

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6 p.m. Although Rudolph doesn’t have a shiny nose, he’ll be at the library with Santa and Santa’s sleigh. Take your picture with Santa, see his reindeer and enjoy hot cocoa and snacks in the meeting room. You can make a reindeer craft, play games and listen to a reindeer story or two. This event is for the family.

Holiday craft and vendor show offered at senior center The 20/9 Radio club will be hosting its sixth annual holiday craft and vendor show on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Austintown Senior Center, location at 112 Westchester Dr. in Austintown. This event is a fundraiser. Admission and parking are free and the event is handicap and stroller accessible. There will be drawings for basket raffles and special gifts.

Participants can also have pictures taken with Santa by a professional photographer at an additional expense. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, visit the radio club’s website at www.20over9.org, call them at 330-651-8420 or email craftshow@20over9.org. Find them on Facebook at 20/9 Radio Club Craft and Vendor Show.

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Librarian Renee Beverly hosted an event at the Austintown library on Nov. 12 about how best to use your library account.

Library software offers unique features

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com

The Austintown library hosted an event on Nov. 12 to help the community better navigate the new library system.

Librarian Renee Beverly ran the event, stating that it was her goal to help the community see the new and interesting fea-

tures updating the system has allowed for.

“We just want people to better understand what is available to them through the local library,” Beverly said.

According to Beverly, to access the new system community members can still go through the old website address. Once they click through to the search

portion, it will automatically direct them to the new page.

Beverly said the software has a number of new features. Community members with library cards are now able to leave reviews on books. They can also save them to shelves for future reads, current reads and finSee LIBRARY, Page 5

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Librarian Renee Beverly hosted the “Fun Ways to Use Your Library” account on Nov. 12 at the Austintown branch.

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town library. The library’s Early Learning Specialist will show you how to share books with your little ones so that they will become proficient readers. Sign up for a library card and check out books.

Candy calendar The event will feature food, raffles, Visit the Austintown library giveaways and more. Dinner will every day from Dec. 1-22 for a treat be provided by Panera Bread. Raffrom the library’s candy calendar. fles and giveaways are provided by This event is for children of all ages the library and the United Way. This and is a holiday program. program is part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Initiative.

Christmas tree Registration is required by calling engineering 330-744-8636 or online at www.libaryvisit.org/programs. This event Have fun creating different is for adults and preschoolers. types of Christmas trees using a variety of materials at the AustinPre-kindergarten story town library on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m.

This event is for school-age chiltime dren and is a holiday program.

This program, which is offered

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Renee Beverly, an Austintown librarian, showed community members gathered how to use the updated library system on Nov. 12.

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ished books to organize their reading. Community members also have access to lists created by library users across the country who use the program, and can create lists of their own.

According to Beverly, the program will also be used as a tool to expand learning about a specific topic, or to get recommendations based on anything the person is interested in.

“The possibilities are actually limitless now, with this program,” Beverly said.

During the event, community members sat in front of comNeighbors | Jessica Harker puters provided by the library to scroll through the pages on Renee Beverly, a librarian at Austintown, hosted an event on Nov. 12 designed to help community members get the most out of their library account after their own. the recent update.

Parents can learn to read to children who are ages 3 and 4 while their children enjoy a story and an activity at this event on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Austin-

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Playtime at your library Prepare for kindergarten through play at the Austintown library on Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. 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.

This event is for ages 2-6.

Bonding with babies and books This event is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months. There will be 20 minutes of language enrich-

ment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize at 10 a.m. on Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at the Austintown library.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s Join the Austintown library every Wednesday in December 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.

Gotta Move story time This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a care giver.

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Guess the picture book Guess the picture book from the cut-up cover during regular hours at the Austintown library during December. One winner chosen at random from correct entries. This event is for children of all ages.

Make a gingerbread man Join the Austintown library on Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. at the library to create and eat your very own gingerbread man. Enjoy other gingerbread crafts and activities and even build a graham cracker house for your gingerbread man. A drawing will take place, and the winner will receive a book. Registration is required. This event is for children of all ages.

Lego my library Meet at the Austintown library on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. and enjoy creating Lego designs. Legos will be provided. This event is for children who are ages 6 and up.

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‘Snoopy the Musical’ at Hopewell

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Tree lighting at 6 p.m.

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The Hopewell Theatre will present “Snoopy the Musical” on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. at the theater, 702 Mahoning Ave. in Youngstown. This show will be vignettes from the popular cartoon and comic strip, “Peanuts.” Reservations are suggested and can be made online at hopewelltheatre. org/reservations or by calling 330-746-5455. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors (65 and older) or students (university with a valid ID). Credit cards are accepted with $1 fee for each ticket. Groups of 10 or more sold at a discounted price when paid in single transaction. Seating is general admission; there are no assigned seats. The box office opens one hour before the curtain.

Optimist Club hosts speech tourney Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Beeghly campus!

Enjoy cocoa, cookies, carols and the lighting of our holiday tree.

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On Nov. 17, the Austintown Optimist Club and the Austintown Fitch speech and debate team hosted the 49th annual Optimist Invitational Speech Tournament at Austintown Fitch High School. While competing against approximately 600 students from 22 speech and debate teams, Fitch placed first overall and also won the Ken Carano award in the power sweeps.

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Read to Reese On the second Saturday of each month, come and read to Reese, a therapy dog from Pet Partners, at the Austintown library. The next event will be Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. Bring your own book, or the librarians will find one for you, and read to a furry friend. Registration is required. Space is limited. Register online or by calling 330-744-8636 and ask for the Austintown library. This event is for school-age children.

Strategy board games at the library If you like to play strategy board game, go to the Austintown library on Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. to play games like “Ticket to Ride,” “Settlers of Catan” and “Carcassonne.”

Play what’s there or bring your own to share. Light refreshments will be served.

This event is for adults and teens.

Bottle cap snowmen Make a snowman out of bottle caps at

required. This event is for adults. the Austintown library on Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m. Materials will be provided. This event is for tweens in grades 5-8.

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DIY gift tags Join the Austintown library at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 in creating unique gift tags to customize your gift-giving this holiday season. Registration is required and space is limited. This event is for adults and teens. Call 330-744-8636 to register.

Portrait drawing 2 Join the Austintown library on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. and they will teach you how to use a grid to copy a photograph and draw a portrail. Participation in the first program is required to attend this program. Space is limited. Call 330-7448636 to register. This event is for teens and adults.

Get connected with digital media at the library If you would like to learn how to download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, complete issues of magazines and more to your computer and mobile devices, attend this program at the Austintown library on Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. No registration is

Join the Austintown library on Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and they will take you step by step to create your very own work of art. Space is limited. Call 330744-8636 to register. This event is for teens and adults.

Retired educators to meet in December The Mahoning Retired Teachers Association will meet on Dec. 12 at Drake’s Landing in Canfield. The social hour will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch at 11:45 a.m., followed by the meeting and program. Susan Harris will preside. The Boardman High School jazz band will provide the entertainment. Carol Kinsey, regional liaison from ORTA, will present updates from STRS. The community service project is monetary donations and toys for the Salvation Army. Grilled chicken salad or the buffet lunch, which will feature baked ham, will be served. All area educators are invited to attend. For more information, visit www.mahoningcountyretiredteachers.com.

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(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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Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Librarian assistant Amelia Dale sat with 3-5 year-olds at the Michael Kusalaba library during the Read and Make event on Nov. 1.

Preschoolers gain literacy skills at library

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com

The Michael Kusalaba library hosted a Read and Make event on Nov. 1 The event was hosted by librarian assistant Amelia Dale.

Dale said that the event is a rebranding of the story time event the library has offered since its opening early this year.

“We want to focus more on a specific age group because those were the kids that were coming,” Dale said.

She explained that 3-5 yearolds were the main group in attendance, and re-branding

the event allowed her to focus on important literary skills for the younger age group, and pick themes for each event.

“I was impressed it was really this age that was coming so I made it so that it was more geared towards them,” Dale said.

“I created the theme to encourage more people to come.”

The first week’s theme of the event was candy, in celebration of Halloween. Dale read three books to children gathered at the event, including “Little Pea,” “Candy 1 to 20” and “Curious George Goes to the Chocolate See PRESCHOOLERS, Page 9

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Children used candy wrappers to make a mosaic of paper leaves during the candy-themed Read and Make event on Nov. 1.

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Amelia Dale, a librarian assistant, sung songs with children and read books to them during the first Read and Make event at the Michael Kusalaba library.

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Factory.”

The group also sang a number of candy related songs, with the focus on rhyming and repetition which Dale says is good for children at this age group.

“This is the time that their minds are really developing,” Dale said. “Before they’re 5 is essentially when they are just sponges and they are really listening.”

The group also worked on a craft with all supplies provided by the library. Children and their guardians ripped up candy wrappers, gluing them on leaves to create a candy and fall themed mosaic. The Read and Make event will continue every Thursday at the library at 10:30 a.m.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker For more information about Children and parents who attended the Read and Make event at the Michael upcoming library programs, go Kusalaba library used candy wrappers to decorate paper leaves on Nov. 1. to www.libraryvisit.org.

Liberty Comics

5474 Mahoning Ave, Austintown 330-507-7195 My name is Chris Murphy and I am the sole proprietor of Liberty Comics.

We have been in business now for 7 years and have a very large number of both new and old comics – including many very collectible books and other related collectibles (e.g., statues, toys, etc.) and we sell Magic cards and board games.

Don’t forget to check out our Sideshow products! I also buy vintage, collectible comics and related items.

I decided about a year ago to move my store from Liberty to Austintown to increase the store’s visibility. It was very difficult to find a place that provided enough space and was still affordable. We looked for many months – and my lease at my former location was close to ending.

My father happened to see a small article in the Vindicator saying that the Salvation Army planned to close their thrift store on Mahoning Avenue. It took a little research to find the owner of the building – but everything fell into place.

And so, here I am. I really enjoy being in Austintown! It is a great community and the people I have met have been very welcoming. Thanks! Stop in and say hello!

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Children gathered for the Read and Make event at the Michael Kusalaba library where they sat with librarian assistant Amelia Dale to read books and sing songs before participating in a craft.

Liberty Comics is located at 5474 Mahoning Avenue in Austintown (next to Rite Aid on the corner of Rt. 46) and can be reached at (330) 507-7195

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Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Harmony Smith played Halloween themed bowling at the first Monster Mash Halloween Party on Oct. 29.

Amelia Dale, a librarian assistant, hosted the Michael Kusalaba library’s first Halloween themed event the Monster Mash Halloween party on Oct. 29.

Michael Kusalaba library hosts first Halloween party

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Librarian assistant Amelia Dale spoke with children at the Monster Mash Halloween Party she planned.

The Michael Kusalaba library hosted its first Halloween celebration with its Monster Mash Halloween Party on Oct. 29.

Librarian assistant Amelia Dale created the program, stating that its the first and only Halloween themed event the library has planned for its first year open.

“We opened on Valentines day,” Dale said. “I know Halloween programs are popular at all the libraries.”

The event featured a passport with six different activities for children to do, getting a stamp at each one once it is complete.

The activities included bowling, witches hat ring toss, making a monster magnet board and even going to the librarians’ desk to collect a stamp and candy.

“When they get done, they get a little prize so its just a fun way for kids to come and enjoy the library,” Dale said.

The treat bag included candy, stickers and little toys for children to take home and enjoy.

Children came in throughout the hour long event, cycling through the activities and getting stamps to complete their passports.Many children dressed in costumes to get in the Halloween spirit. For more information about upcoming library events, go to www.libraryvisit.org.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Neighbors | Jessica Harker

Journey Sherl played wicth’s hat ring toss at the Michael Kusalaba library’s first Halloween celebration on Oct. 29.

Librarian assistant Amelia Dale helped children gathered at the Michael Kusalaba library for the Monster Mash Halloween Party figure out what Halloween themed food is in each box.

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Happily Ever After Zannetakis, Radowick set summer date

Halli Lockhart | Adam Pliml POLAND

Lou and Brenda Zannetakis and Chet and Debbie Majda of Warren and Mark and Robin Yoder and George Radowick of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their children, Karen Zannetakis and Ryan Radowick, both of Lordstown.

The ceremony, which is by invitation, will take place in August 2019.

The bride-elect graduated from Raphael’s School of Beauty in cosmetology.

The couple are both employed as assemblers at General Motors Corp. in Lordstown.

Alyson Kieffer | Eric Bunnell

A wedding ceremony and reception at The Lake Club took place May 19 as Halli Lockhart and Adam Pliml, both of Novelty, were joined in marriage.

Officiant was the Rev. David Ray. Gary and Marilyn Lockhart of Poland are the bride’s parents.

The groom is the son of Gerald Pliml Jr. of Novelty and Sondra Pliml of Garfield Heights.

The bride wore an ivory fit-and-flare gown adorned with lace and beading.

The matron of honor, Nikki Lockhart, sister-in-law of the bride, and the bridesmaid, Katie Frantz, stepsister of the groom, wore spa-colored dresses.

James Sharpe served as best man, and Jason Lockhart, brother of the bride; and Charles Bromley, were groomsmen.

Mrs. Pliml graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in

marketing. She is a librarian for the Geauga County Public Library.

Mr. Pliml graduated from KSU with a bachelor’s degree in educational studies.

He works at Wiegand’s Lake Park as a park manager.

CANFIELD

Alyson Kieffer of Rensselaer, Ind., and Eric Bunnell of Boardman, were united in marriage July 14 during a ceremony officiated by the Rev. Carolyn Griffeth at Western Reserve Village Church in Canfield. A reception took place that evening at Avion on the Water Banquet Center in Canfield.

The bride’s parents are David and JoEllen Kieffer of Boardman.

The groom is a son of Stephen and Kathleen Bunnell of Conneaut.

The bride wore an ivory and nude-colored fit-and-flare gown with a V-neck.

It was accented with appliqued Venise lace over ivory tulle.

Kassie Gustafson served as maid of honor. Bridemaids were the bride’s cousins, Erin Hagerty, Brittany Donoghue and Ashley Kieffer, and the groom’s goddaughter, Addison Kennedy. Anna Hagerty, a cousin of the bride, was the flower girl.

The attendants wore Tiffany blue in a variety of styles.

Jeremy and Andrew Bunnell, brothers of the groom, shared the duties of best man. Andrew Kieffer, brother of the bride; Robert Cox; James Kennedy; and Jarrod Dalton were the groomsmen.

Ring bearers were Daniel and Aiden Hagerty, cousins of the bride.

Special readings were given by the bride’s cousin, Marra Cercone, and the groom’s uncle, Doug Bunnell.

Margaret Mangino | Jerrod McQuown YOUNGSTOWN

Mrs. Bunnell graduated from Westminster College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary- and special-education.

She also received a master’s degree in elementary reading and literacy from Marygrove College. She is a special-education teacher for Rensselaer Central School Corp.

M r. Bu n nel l g r a du at e d f r om Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing. He earned a master’s degree in liberal studies from North Central College and is an assistant baseball coach at YSU. The couple are planning a winter honeymoon to Florida.

Margaret Mangino of Austintown and Jerrod McQuown of Poland were married Dec. 30, 2017, at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown during a 2 p.m. ceremony solemnized by the Rev. Peter M. Polando. A reception took place that evening at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown.

Adrian Mangino of Niles and Lauren Mangino of Austintown are the bride’s parents.

The groom is a son of Jerry and Christine McQuown of Poland.

An ivory, long-sleeved gown adorned with floral beads and embroidered lace was worn by the bride. It was designed with an illusion bateau neckline, low open back and cascading tiered skirt with horsehair trim.

The maid of honor was Angela Stana.

Jaclyn DiDomenico; Allison St. George; Marissa Chiaro, cousin of the groom; Melissa Mangino, sister-in-law of the bride; Maddy Giancola; Bethany Horvath; and Erin McBride were bridesmaids. The junior bridesmaids were Emma Mangino, cousin of the bride, and Olivia Spencer, cousin of the groom.

Mia Ricchiuti, cousin of the groom, was the flower girl.

The attendants wore wine-colored dresses.

Jason McQuown, brother of the groom, served as best man. The grooms-

men were Tony Chiaro, Jonah Spencer and Anthony Smaldino, cousins of the groom; Michael Timlin; Matthew Rubesa; Angelo Catullo; Collin Syphard; and Buck Marakas. Vincent Mangino, cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer.

Mrs. Mangino graduated from Walsh University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is a registered nurse at Akron Children’s Hospital Boardman.

Mr. Mangino earned a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University .

He is employed in the building products department at Liberty Steel Products in North Jackson.

The couple honeymooned in Florida and reside in Poland.