Boardman Neighbors - December 9, 2017

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Students have breakfast with Santa

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Market Street Elementary School’s PTA organized the Breakfast with Santa. They set up an area at the end of a hall for children to take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Pictured, Tony Sarkis-Carr sits on Santa’s lap.

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The Boardman Rotary Club drew a purple “X” on their pinkies for Polio awareness. The club wishes to eradticate polio completely.

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Boardman High School Orchestras to Present Winter Concert The award-winning Boardman High School symphony, chamber and classical orchestras will present their annual Winter Orchestra Festival on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Boardman Performing Arts Center. Admission is a $3 donation for adults and a $1 donation for students. Pre-schoolers and senior citizens are admitted free of charge.

The Boardman orchestra program is under the direction of Michele Prokop, Bill Amendol and Joel Monaco.

Dr. Alan Kidon joins Ankle & Foot Care Centers Ankle & Foot Care Centers recently announced the addition of Dr. Alan Kidon to its staff of physicians and surgeons. Dr. Kidon is accepting new patients in the group’s Columbiana, Market Street (Boardman) and East Liverpool offices. He also practices at Northside Medical Center. With the addition of Dr. Kidon, Ankle & Foot Care Centers now has 18 podiatric foot and ankle surgeons serving patients in 20 locations in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Dr. Kidon specializes in sports medicine and reconstructive surgery.

Local church hosts live nativity On Dec. 10, continuously from 1-4 p.m., Disciples Christian Church, located at 565 Boardman-Canfield Road (Route 224 across from the Giant Eagle Get-Go) in Boardman, will present The Journey to Bethlehem, featuring a live nativity. This walk-through drama recreates the sights and sounds of Bethlehem in Biblical times. Inside Fellowship Hall, which will be transformed into the ancient city of Bethlehem, make a craft to remind you of your “journey” to the manger. Enjoy visiting, cookies and cocoa. A special feature this year is an indoor stable backdrop where children can dress up as Mary, Joseph or a stable. For more information, call the church office at 330-758-8189 or email dcc4bdmn@sbcglobal.net.

Blood Drive at the library The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross proudly serves the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital. The Mahoning County Chapter will be taking blood donations to help the community at the Boardman library on Dec. 16 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and again on Dec. 26 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-7332767).

Puzzle Swap at the library Swap six of your once done jigsaw puzzles with others. This is offered every second Wednesday of the month at the Boardman library at 4 p.m. For more information, call the Development Office at 330-740-6086.

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Meet Lana! Lana is a female, black Pit Bull Terrier who is estimated to be about 5-years-old.

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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

Will you put up holiday lights this year?

Does your family enjoy winter sports?

Yes - I put up a full display. 50% Yes - A few, but not too many. 50%

No - I prefer other holiday decorations. 0%

Yes - We try to participate in them every year. 0%

No - We used to, but have since found other interests. 0%

No - I’m not decorating this year. 0%

Yes - We casually participate in some. 50%

No - We don’t enjoy winter sports. 50%

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POLAND

How many holiday concerts will you attend this year?

Which winter accessory is your most-used item?

As many as I can. 0% I’ll see a few of my favorite groups. 0%

Only those my family or friends are performing in. 100% None. 0%

A hat. 50%

Boots. 0%

Gloves. 50%

Other. 0%

A scarf. 0%

NEW POLL QUESTION AUSTINTOWN

CANFIELD

How often do you check your email accounts?

Do you bake cookies for the holidays?

Almost constantly.

Once every few days.

A few times in a day.

Once per week or more.

Visit austintownneighbors.com to vote.

Yes - I bake several different kinds.

Yes - I bake one or two kinds.

No - I prefer to buy them.

No - I don’t eat sweets.

Visit canfieldneighbors.com to vote.

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POLAND

What is your favorite winter scent?

Do you enjoy travelling during the winter season?

Cinnamon.

Mint.

Pine.

Other.

Baked goods.

Visit boardmanneighbors.com to vote.

Yes - It is my favorite time for travelling.

No - I like to be home during winter.

Yes - If my destination is a warmer climate.

No - I don’t enjoy travelling at all.

Visit polandneighbors.com to vote.

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Book a librarian Would you like a personal introduction to resources available at the library? Need more time with a librarian than you can get over the phone or if you just walk in?

Book-a-Librarian sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. A library staff member will give undivided attention to customers who want in-depth help with a variety of library services, such as learning to use a computer, email and the internet; downloading e-books and audiobooks; researching a topic; discovering new books and authors and business, non-profit or genealogy help. To schedule an appointment, visit any library, call 330-744-8636 or go online at www.LibraryVisit.org/Book-aLibrarian.

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Holiday closings at the library All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed for the holidays on Dec. 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and Jan. 1.

I Read YA! book club to meet in December The I Read YA! book club is for adult fans of young adult literature from ages 18-118. The next meeting will be on Dec. 18 at the Boardman library at 6:30 p.m. This month, the group will be discussing “One of Us is Lying” by Karen M. McManus.

Boardman Park to host string quartet concert Enjoy a free concert of holiday favorites played with such elegance and grace by the Elegant String Quartet on Dec. 16 from 5-6 p.m. at Boardman Park. The concert will take place in the St. James Meeting House, which will be lavished with handmade decorations created by the Holborn Herb Growers Guild.

Origami ornament Make an ornament that will be perfect for the holidays by folding paper into beautiful swans and butterflies on Dec. 12 from 7-8 p.m. at the Boardman library.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.

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Families came to the school for breakfast, crafts and pictures with Santa for the Breakfast with Santa event. The school hosts the event on the first Saturday in December.

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Market Street Elementary School’s PTA organized the Breakfast with Santa.

They set up an area at the end of a hall for children to take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Pictured, Tony Sarkis-Carr sits on Santa’s lap.

Market Street students eat breakfast with Santa

By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com

The Market Street Elementary PTA hosted a breakfast at the school where families could eat, make crafts, win raffles and meet Santa on Dec. 2.

Committee cha irs La ney Pinciaro and Allison Grope organized t he event at t he school. The PTA board members helped in preparing and running the event.

Students at the school, along with their families, began in the cafeteria where the PTA and other volunteer students from Glenwood Junior High School and Boardman Center Intermediate School served breakfast.

Ra f f le ba sket s l i ned t he stage in the cafeteria. The basket raffles raised funds for PTA and school. They had 53 baskets in total at the event. The community and local businesses donated some baskets.

Families donated some items for baskets as well. The PTA gave them a theme for a recommended item depending

on the student’s grade level.

For exa mple, k inderga rten classes donated baking products.

T hey had t wo cra f t s for families to make. First, the children could glue together a Santa ornament to put on a Christmas tree.

The children also had a craft where they used utensils to scrape a top layer on an ornament that looked like a Christmas tree to show the rainbow colors underneath. The children could make interesting designs by scraping off the top layer.

Neighbors | Zack Shively The school had a photo opThe parents bought raffle tickets at the Breakfast with Santa. The raffle helped the portunity with Mr. and Mrs. PTA raise funds for their organization and school. They had 53 baskets with various Claus at the end of the hall- different prizes in each. way outside of the cafeteria.

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Fancy bows for holiday packages Learn to make beautiful bows for your holiday packages on Dec. 13 from 7-8 p.m. at the Boardman library. Bring your holiday packages to wrap. Paper and ribbon will be provided. Registration is required. This event is for adults.

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 enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize at the Boardman library every Tuesday in December at 10 a.m.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s Join the Boardman library on Dec. 6, 13 and 20 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. Dec. 20 will be a holiday program.

Local team has fundraiser The Canfield Girls Basketball Boosters will host Designer Bag Bingo at St. Michaels Parish Family Life Center on Jan. 20, 2018. Thirteen games of bingo will be played, with an authentic designer handbag, including Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Coach, Tory Birch, Versace, Roberto Cavalli and Phillip Lim, award-

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

Additional bingo cards and daubers will be available to purchase. A cash bar of beer and wine will also be offered. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6 p.m. All funds raised will benefit the Lady Cards Basketball program. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit Facebook and search Lady Cards Basketball Boosters Designer Purse Bingo. Tickets will also be available to purchase at Canfield High School girls basketball home games.

Make a memory at the library Join the Boardman library on Dec. 14 from 7-7:30 p.m. for holiday stories and songs. Make an ornament that will instantly become a favorite. Children of all ages are invited, preschoolers must attend with a parent.

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A group of nine musicians from Boardman Glenwood Junior High were selected to perform in the District 5 Middle School Honors Band Concert at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown on Nov. 18. They were among approximately 120 young musicians from a three-county area. The middle school honors band was conducted by renowned retired band director Thomas Brucoli. Band directors from middle schools in District 5 (Mahoning, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties) nominate students for the district honors band and then a committee chooses the musicians based on the instrumentation needed. Special recognition goes to seventh-grader` Anna Shevock, principal chair flute/piccolo and eighth-grader Vivien Smith, principal chair horn.

Back row pictured left to right, are Thomas Brucoli (Guest Conductor) and eighth-grade band students, Vivien Smith, (horn) Riley McCurdy (alto saxophone), Megan Bendel, (horn) Connor Zimmer (trombone) and Josie Porter (baritone). Front row pictured left to right are seventh-grade students, Emma Vondran (clarinet), Anna Shevock (flute), Cami Goske (baritone), Alayna Spencer (clarinet) and Mr. Mike Shevock (Director of Bands, BGJHS).

Nutcracker sweets party Get the holidays cracking by attending the Boardman library’s Nutcracker Sweets Party on Dec. 27 from 10-11 a.m. Featuring activities and games inspired by the classic story, the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky, and of course, a candy bar, this program will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. This event is for children of all ages.

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The Transitional Kindergarten students at the Early Childhood Learning Center at St. Luke (ECLC) taught by Shelley Sikich, participated in “Mad Scientist Day.” Armed with safety goggles and lab coats, students circulated through hands on science stations. Pictured are Lucy Booms and Sawyer Simerlink measuring and making explosions.

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Cuffle earns CMPS designation Ryan Cuffle, a mortgage banker with Top Flite Financial, Inc, has passed the qualifying exams to earn the Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS®) designation granted by the CMPS Institute.

The CMPS Institute is a national organization that certifies mortgage bankers and brokers to help borrowers choose the right mortgage strategies. The CMPS curriculum incorporates five essential skill sets, including mortgage and real estate taxation; housing, financial and mortgage markets; cash flow planning; real estate investment planning and ethics and compliance.

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On Nov. 9, the Boardman Lion’s Club met at Los Gallos to listen to a presentation given by Jason Loree, a Boardman Township Administrator, on the proposed Boardman Police and Fire Memorial Program, which will honor the safety services. The Lion’s Club voted to partner with the memorial commitee, as well as to donate $1,000 to the program.

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F5RS to host Hoppy Holidays open house F5RS will host a Hoppy Holiday open house on Dec. 9 and 10 from 12-4 p.m. at their location, 11836 South Ave. in the Old School Marketplace, building “E” in the basement.

There is an elevator for those who need it. Meet the adoptable bunnies of F5RS, a 501c3 rescue and sanctuary. Refreshments will be available and there will be a Scentsy raffle. Make toys for your own animals or the shelter, shop and more. Participants will be able to learn more about Bunnies in Baskets therapy bunnies. On site adoptions are possible with approved application, found at orgsites. com/oh/F5RS.

McGuffey Society historian to speak William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society’s historian, Richard S. Scarsella, will present a program on the nationally known local educator, author of the Eclectic Readers, on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Boardman library, located at 7680 Glenwood Avenue in Boardman, for the Boardman Historical Society. The program is part of a new series of the historical society’s public offerings. The presentations are open to the public. Admission is free. Reservations are suggested.

Walk-ins are welcomed and admitted based upon seating availability.

Phone board member Dona Hammond at 330-726-0651 for reservations or more program information.

Program topics include the development of the readers, their social and cultural significance on American education and society and the role of the WHMHS in keeping his legacy alive. Known as a local historian, Scarsella is chairman of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society and president of the Boardman Historical Society. The Boardman Historical Society maintains a museum of Boardman and local artifacts at Boardman Park in the historic Dechon House. Tours are by appointment only. For more information about the society, contact Boardman Historical Society president Richard S. Scarsella at 330-726-8277.

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POLICE BLOTTER Nov. 23 Arrest: A traffic stop on U.S. Route 224 led to the arrest of Michael J. Gura, 46, of Beaver Falls, Pa., on a charge of operating a vehicle impaired. Gura registered a 0.16 blood-alcohol content, which is double Ohio’s 0.08 legal intoxication limit, a report stated.

Theft: A woman reportedly took a $3 hair clip from Family Dollar, 4030 Market St. Theft/drug paraphernalia: Authorities charged Robert L. Swope, 34, of Sierra Drive, Youngstown, with theft and possession of drug paraphernalia after a bottle of body wash and two sticks of deodorant were stolen from Family Dollar, 4030 Market St. Also, Swope had a suspected crack-cocaine pipe, a report said.

Auto theft: A 2017 Ford Explorer was stolen in the 7200 block of Market Street.

Theft: A man reportedly stole eight cans of a disinfectant spray valued at $44 from Family Dollar, 4030 Market St. Theft/drugs: John M. Allen, 41, of Camden Avenue, Youngstown, was charged with theft and possessing drug-abuse instruments after $143 worth of property was stolen from Macy’s in Southern Park Mall.

Allen also had two syringes and a suspected marijuana pipe, police alleged.

Criminal mischief: A South Avenue man discovered someone had bent his car’s rear license plate and scratched a rear lift gate.

Theft: A cellphone, five identification cards and a credit card were removed from a vehicle in the 300 block of East Midlothian Boulevard.

Theft: A man in his mid-30s to mid-40s

reportedly stole six packages of disposable razors from Family Dollar, 4030 Market St. Robbery/employee theft: Jillian L. Russell, 34, of Lakewood Avenue, Youngstown, was charged with robbery and carrying a concealed weapon after $703 worth of merchandise, including a sweatshirt, was stolen from Macy’s and when, authorities alleged, Russell had a loaded firearm magazine while committing the crime. Also, police charged Shelby M. Storey, 22, of Dogwood Lane, Youngstown, with theft after alleging Storey, a store employee, intentionally failed to scan items for Russell.

Theft: Authorities in downtown Youngstown took custody of Joseph W. Allen Jr., 23, who was wanted on a theft charge. Allen, of Birch Hill Drive, Youngstown, was accused of stealing a $338 TV Aug. 4 from Walmart, 1300 Doral Drive.

Nov. 24 Arrest: Police arrested Jeremy M. Voytko, 23, at his Stadler Avenue apartment.

The Boardman man was wanted on a warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court on a disorderly-conduct charge.

Theft: Struthers police handed Kalib D. Pierce, 24, to Boardman authorities.

Pierce, of Park Drive, Campbell, was wanted on a warrant after a $25 shirt was stolen Oct. 5 from Kohl’s, 383 Boardman-Poland Road.

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The Boardman Rotary Club drew a purple “X” on their pinkies for Polio awareness. The club wishes to eradticate polio completely.

Rotary Club helps eradicate Polio Members of Boardman Rotary walked into their weekly meeting on Oct. 24, and were asked to give Polio the pinky.

Each Rotarian that entered the room received a purple ‘X’ on their finger, symbolizing an important message that Rotarians across the globe hold near and dear to their hearts – eradicating polio once and for all.

October was Polio Awareness Month and Oct. 24 was Polio Awareness Day. Polio is, as the World Health Organization describes it, a highly infectious viral disease common amongst children. However, the disease is treatable with a vaccine. It is

also Rotary International’s primary objective.

Rotary first began the End Polio initiative with a project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. Since then, Rotarians have worked to reduce polio by 99.9 percent, immunizing 2.5 billion children in 122 countries.

Last year, only 37 cases of polio were reported in just three countries – the lowest in history.

In Boardman, the community Rotary club raised $562 for the PolioPlus Fund in just fifteen minutes. Club members bid in a white elephant auction full of small items, with the closeness to eradicating polio as the driv-

ing force.

The donation from Boardman Rotary will be tripled by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, making the total donation $1,686. Each donation helps the PolioPlus Fund obtain and transport vaccines and receive materials needed to end polio once and for all.

For more information, visit the Rotary International End Polio Now website at www.endpolio. org.

Boardman Rotary meets on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Rotary Room, located inside the LaRiccia Family Community Center at Boardman Park.

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On Nov.14, Boardman Rotary presented a check to Market Street Elementary music teacher, Bob Pavalko. The $1,100 donation will be used to purchase a new technology cart for their mobile classroom, shared between Market Street and West Boulevard Elementary Schools.

The new cart will allow special classes, such as art and music, to integrate technology and other necessities into the classroom.

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Reader’s Choice Book Club to host December meeting Join the book club at the Boardman library on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. to discuss “After the Fall� by Noah Hawley. Share your favorite books and find out what new ones are being published. They

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will preview January’s book, “Circling the Sun,� by Paula McLain.

Local church to host Christmas Cookie Walk There will be a Christmas Cookie Walk on Dec. 9 from 9-11 a.m. or until it is sold out at Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 425 Crestview Dr. in Boardman, next door to West Boulevard School. Homemade cookies will be sold by the dozen at the price of $5.50 per dozen. The Bethel “Piecemakers� will have hand sewn and miscellaneous items for sale.

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The Kale Family posed for a photo at the photobooth set up by school for the Pumpkin Promenade. Families on Boardman High School staff came together for the event.

BHS staff host Halloween promenade

By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com

The Boardman High School staff had a get together for their children to bond and celebrate Halloween on Oct. 27.

Principal Cynthia Fernback organized the event. The staff met in the school’s cafeteria with their families for pizza and drinks. The families sat and talked to each other during their dinner. She, along with help from her staff, set up a photo area.

Fernback wanted the staff to come together as a staff and spend time together outside of work. She wanted a focus on the children, since the staff always shares pictures of their families, but never get to see each other’s families.

After they ate, the group moved over to the auditorium where they had a promenade for their children. Each family came on stage one-by-one after an introduction and posed with their children, as they do for prom.

The promenade showcased the children of the staff and the costumes they wore. Pumpkins lined the front of the stage, which is where the name of the event came from.

The children got to trick-ortreat throughout the first floor of the school after the promenade.

Fernback wanted to give a safe environment for trick-or-treating.

They had about 90 adults and 54 children at the event. The school has not done this event in the past.

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The staff walked across stage and posed for pictures, as the students do during promenade. Principal Cynthia Fernback hostedd the event to have a safe place for the families to trick-or-treat while also showcasing the children and families of the school staff. Pictured are, from left, (front) Andrew and Amilia Fernback; (back) Angelique Morris and Cythnia Fernback.

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Boardman Glenwood Junior High Honor Roll - First Grading Period Grade 7 High Honor Roll Austin, Caleb Basista, Julia Bierlair, William Bukovac, Jonah Burton, Lanny Cagnina, John Csernik, Daniel Davis, Natalie DunLany, Ethan Duritza, Kamryn Dwyer, Zachary Eliser, William Enright, Daniel Essad, Carson Evans, Morganne Fink, Anna Furman, Malia Goske, Camille Imeishat, Omar

Judy, Jada Kane, Angelia Khan, Aliza Khoury, Chloe Leonard, Luke Merzic, Sara Murphy, Megan Musawar, Anam Nigro, Anthony Ortiz, Destina Quattro, Vincent Quinlan, Genevieve Russo, Abigail Schmitt, Alexander Shevock, Anna Smith, Reagan Snyder, Lillian Sweder, Jason Switka, Peyton Tran, Anthony Tusinac, Devyn

Vaccaro, Alfred Vondran, Emma Waller, Owen Ward, Austin Wigley, Mackenzie Wittman, Aidan Wolf, Jacob Woodward, Aidan Yang, Bing Bing Yauger, Sydney

Honor Roll Abbadi, Shahed Ahmad, Bismah Ams, Benjamin Anderson, Miah Bader, Rebekah Bailey, Tequan Barnett, Kyle Bartolec, Frank Beith, Jacob

Bergman, McKenna Bero, Lauren Blevins, Ethan Booth, Richard Boyarko, Richard Budrovic, Kaylynn Cheff, Marley Clause, Emily Congemi, Sarah Conti, Ryan Conway, Evan Creque, Zayda Cuevas-Pixley, Joel Cummings, Joshua Davitt, Makenna Dellorco, Aidan DePietro, Brady Devlin, Rebekah Dong, Vincent Downey, Daniel Dravecky, Madison

Duarte, Brandon Englander, Jett Franke, Leah French, Caleb Gardner, Nicholas Gilbert, Alyssa Glatz, Owen Greene, Jenna Hardy, Jene’e Haybarger, Madeline Hyde, Gavin Iandimarino, Vincent Imran, Mahum Jafar, Hamza Kershaw, Katelynn Larsen, Thomas Le, Jasmine Mahey, Arshdeep Mahood, Jared Manley, Liam Marsh, Nathan

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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

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UNITED METHODIST Western Reserve United Methodist Church 4580 Canfield Rd. (Rt. 62).

(330) 792-5805 • 330-797-8666 Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. Worship Sunday - 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Adult & Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

Nursery Available, Accessible.

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

Rev. Russ Adams

Lockwood United Methodist Church 4570 Lockwood Blvd.

782-0573 Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Junior Church 11:15 a.m.

Worship 11:00 a.m.

Childcare Provided Pastor Rev. Greg Calko Barrier Free

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

Martin, Isabella McCrea, Elizabeth Micco, Alex Mihok, Alexis Milentijevic, Jacqueline Mishmish, Haddi Moore, Kaden Morales, Robert Parker, Ireland Pascarella, Alexander Pendleton, Kate Pickard, Kennedy Pickens, Olivia Pinciaro, Gianna Reeping, Halie Rule, Madison Satterfield, Caleb Seil, Malina Shannon, Declan Shumaker, Noah Singh Multani, Prabhtaran Slaven, Autumn Spin, Noelle Stachowicz, Julianna Tatar, Abbey Thompson, Logan Torres, Elvin Tucker, Jalen Velasquez, Beau West, Nathaniel Williams, Robert Woods, Christopher Wynn, Zoe Yocum, Andrew Young, Ava Yuhasz, Alexandra Zilavy, Benjamin Zilavy, Joshua

Grade 8 High honor roll Beichner, Lainey Bosnjak, Alec Butler, Brendan Cailor, Carter Chen, Weizheng (Yoora) Cmil, Olivia Cmil, Raymond Conti, Stephen Dascenzo, Jack DePinto, Alexander DiMuzio, Li Peng Donatelli, Lilliana Gagliano, Mia Garzanich, Myra Gordiejew, Daniel Greenaway, Taylor Harding, Ashley Hoffman, Samantha Hoffman, Sofia Huston, Ella Kermagi, Marrwa Kinderdine, Sarah

Lester, Madison Loccisano, Isabella Malie, Arabella McCarthy, Padraig McCollum, Jenna Mercer, Paige Miller, Aidan Olexa, Jenna Olsen, Alyssa Pekar, Emma Quinlan, Adrianna Rawhneh, Nadia Riccitelli, Karlynn Saluga, Zachary Sam, Ryan Schobel, Brynna Sellers, Brittany Sferra, Joseph Smrek, Nathan Turillo, Alayna Valko, Ava Wamsley, Katherine Worsencroft, Josiah Zheng, Anna

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Happily Ever After The DeMains celebrate their 50th anniversary youngstown Joh n Jr. a nd Nor ma DeMa i n of Youngstown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 8 with a family dinner hosted by their children and grandchildren at the Blue Wolf Tavern in Boardman.

The couple have three children, Dean (Gina) DeMain and Jill (Joe) Cole, all of Boardman; and Todd (Jennifer) DeMain of Austintown. The DeMains also have seven grandchildren, Stephanie, Emily and Anthony DeMain; Michael Cole; and Jasmine, Heather and Chelsea DeMain.

Mr. DeMain and the former Norma Piccolo were married Oct. 7, 1967, in St. Lucy Church in Campbell.

Mrs. DeMain was employed in the general office of Youngstown Sheet and Tube, but left in 1971 to raise her family. She and her husband are members of St. Christine parish in Youngstown, and the Oldsmobile Club of America.

Mr. DeMain retired in 1996 from the

city of Youngstown Engineering Department. He retired from the Ohio National Guard in 1990, and became the owner of Amer’s Hobby Shop until its closure in 2015. Mr. DeMain is also a member of the Youngstown Model Railroad Association.

Elizabeth Burr, Rafael Rodriguez to be married charleston, S.C. Randy and Carla Burr of Gustavus are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Burr, to Rafael David Rodriguez, both of Charleston, S.C. He is the son of Julio M. and Josefina Rodriguez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The couple will exchange vows June 16, 2018.

Miss Burr is a graduate of Allegheny College with a bachelor’s degree in biology and from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is employed as a registered nurse by the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Dr. Rodriguez graduated from La Salle University and is a graduate of Universidad Nacional Henriquez Urena, where he studied medicine.

He completed his internal medicine

YOUNGSTOWN Allison Lynne Queen and Brian Keith Day were married Nov. 12, 2016, at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in Youngstown.

The Rev. Robert McClurkin officiated, and a reception followed at the center.

The parents of the bride are James and Sharon Queen of Canfield. The groom is a son of James and Janet Day of Columbus.

The bride wore a ballgown enhanced with beading and layers of tulle.

Amanda Narducci was matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Jenna Tieche, Tiffany Carrocce, Katherine Thomas, Leah Brino and Shelene Day, niece of the groom. Mia Tieche and the groom’s niece, Cecelia Day, were flower girls.

The attendant’s wore gold dresses.

Joe Day, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Mark Crager and Kevin Miller. Joseph Day, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer.

Mrs. Day graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in health science. She also graduated from West Coast Ultrasound Institute in Bever-

ly Hills, Calif., with a degree in diagnostic medical ultrasound. She is an obstetric pediatric ultrasound technician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.

Mr. Day graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is a sales manager for Germain Toyota of Columbus.

The couple honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii.

Mr. and Mrs. Day live in Dublin, Ohio.

Miss Melfe, Mr. Hochendoner plan wedding AUSTINTOWN Gregg and Margie Melfe of Austintown are announcing the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Maria Elizabeth Melfe of Austintown, to Noah John Hochendoner of Poland. The parents of the prospective groom are Jeff and Michelle Hochendoner of Poland.

The couple are planning a Dec. 9 ceremony at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. A reception will follow at the Lake Club in Poland. Invitations have been issued.

The bride-to-be graduated f rom residency at Northside Medical Center Her fiance also graduated from YSU with in Youngstown and is employed by the Youngstown State University with a bachMedical University of South Carolina in elor’s degree in nursing. She works at St. a bachelor’s degree in nursing and works at St. Elizabeth Hospital Boardman.

Elizabeth Hospital Boardman.

Charleston as a nephrology fellow.

Rusnovs honored at dinner for 50th anniversary boardman Samuel and Mary Ann Rusnov of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 9 at a dinner hosted by their daughters at Caffe Capri Italian Grille in Boardman.

The Rusnovs have two daughters, Monica Rusnov of Fairview Park and Stephanie Rusnov of Boardman. They have one grandson, Anthony Evans.

Mr. Rusnov and the former Mary Ann Tate were married Sept. 9, 1967, at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Church in Youngstown.

Mr. Rusnov, a U.S. Army veteran, served in Germany.

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Madison Gessler, Kory Kasten to marry Dec. 16 The parents of Madison Gessler and Kory Kasten, both of Poland, are announcing the couple’s wedding plans. An open wedding is set for 2:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New Middletown. Invitations have been issued for an evening reception at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Banquet Center, Youngstown.

The parents of the bride-elect are David and Monica Gessler of Poland, and the parents of the future groom are Kirk and Emily Kasten of Berlin Center.

Miss Gessler graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in English education. She teaches language University with a doctor of pharmacy degree. arts at Poland Seminary High School.

Her fiance graduated from Ohio Northern He is a pharmacist at Medi RX in Poland.

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Clothing Fur Coat - Black Rabbit, 3/4 length, suede belt. Beautiful! $125. Call 330-501-3464 FUR COAT - German vintage, custom made, cocoa brown, size lg., beautiful, $200/offer. 330-501-3464 Fur Coat - Swakara Southwest African Karakul lamb, lg., chocolate brown. Gorgeous!. Brand new, never worn, $475/offer.

Call 330-501-3464

Lawn/Garden Equipment Lawn Tractor - Cub Cadet, 1650, snowplow & mower deck, $695. 330-534-2517.

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PETS, ANIMALS Cats

RIDING LAWN MOWER 42” John Deere L111 with bagger, $700. 330-727-8400

KITTENS & CATS 330-502-5352

Snowblower - Toro, 18” single stage, elec. start, like new, $150. 330-534-9925

Dogs

Machinery/Tools MITER SAW - $100 Call 330-953-2280 Jet drill press, Delta drum sander, Craftsman jointer, 10” chop saw, 8” sliding miter saw. Call 330-793-3423

Miscellaneous Sewing machine by White, very good condition, attachments, $80. 330-759-9312 TRAINS - MTH O gauge bldgs. Lionel, heavy weight pass. cars, excellent condition, $400. 330-203-6007

Sporting/Exercise Equipment Golf Clubs - 2017 XR Gallaway steel head irons, brand new in box, hit once.

4 thru Gap, XP95 regular 300 shafts, $450 cash.

S-O-L-D!

Yorkie, Shih-tzu, Dachshund. 330-259-1286. $100 off plus additional 10% off with cash. Chihuahuas, Lab, Husky, Malti-Poo, YorkiePoo, Shih-Chon, Malti-Shih, Shih-Poo, Mal-Shih, Cav-aChon, Norwegian Elkhound.

1560 E. Liberty St. www. ohiopuppy.com

Free Pets NOTICE: Screen respondents carefully when giving away animals.

8000

AUTOMOTIVE Antique/Classic Cars Ford Fairlane 500 Conv.

1967. 289 cu. in. engine, 2 dr., $7500. S - O - L - D !

Automobile Parts/Service Tonneau cover - Premium, new in box, 6.5’ new Silverado pickup, $225 installed.

330 726-6722/330-506-4961

Motorcycles/Mopeds Scooter - 2 wheel, electric, X-Treme. Needs battery, $65. 330-549-0947.

Automobiles BUICK RIVIERA - 1992 Good solid running car, $1750/offer. 814-549-9669 Cadillac DeVille - 1994 Good condition, 85,375 mi., $1995/offer. 724-964-8789.

Chrysler Sebring Touring 2006, good shape, high mi., $1400. Call 330-501-0065.

Automobiles

Trucks

BRITTAIN Chevrolet. 57 E.

Chevrolet S-10 LS - 1997 4 cyl., 140,000+ orig. mi., trailer hitch & cap, $5000 Call 330-755-2991

Martin St., E. Palestine, OH. Local 1-800-589-7970 WANTED - Muscle or Classic Car 440-590-0193

SUVs Dodge Durango SLT 4x4 2000. 141,000 mi., $2100/ offer. 330-330-7469.

FORD EXPLORER - 2008 Eddie Bauer, AWD, 106,000 mi., all leather, excellent, $7900/offer. 330-702-1088 You have waited long enough. Get your hands on a new car today using the Neighbors Classifieds.

Leaf Removal Leaf removal & fall clean up. Free estimates, Insured.

Call 330-518-2003

TV - 54” color, Hitachi, great working condition, $50/offer. 330-533-1418.

Henredon table w/2 leaves & 2 easy chairs, $125.

330-953-2280/234-352-8735

Wanted to Buy

Electrical Work

Medical Equipment

Top $ Paid - old tin toys, GI Joe’s, trains, robots, Hot Wheels, etc. 724-714-7065

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

HOSPITAL BED Electric Invacare, $125.

S-O-L-D!

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

can use those things stored in your attic collecting dust. An ad in Neighbors will bring you cash for them in a hurry. Call 330-746-6565.

N e i g h b o r s C l a s s i f i e d s.

Gifts For Kids

Santa Claus

Bed - toddler, Disney Princess Canopy, mattress, sheets, comforter, like new, $60. Call 330-757-0153

A Santa for young & young at heart. Home/office visits 40 yr. exp. 330-727-5688

Furniture/Appliances Corner Curio - lighted, glass shelves, excellent shape, $60/offer. S - O - L - D !

Selling your stuff is as easy as picking up your phone.

Call 330-746-6565 today!

Carpet/Floor Covering

Furniture

articles for cash! Hundreds of people

Vans Ford Transit Connect XLT 2010, 128,000 mi., runs great, no body damage, $4500. Call 330-719-4814.

Mercury Milan Premier 2006, 102,000 mi., red, tan leather, 6 CD, 4 cyl., auto., very good condition, bonus snow tires, $3900/offer.

S-O-L-D!

TV/Stereo/Video

Clean up and sell those stowed away

Nissan Titan - 2013, with bench backseat & cap, $24,500. Call 330-530-4036

Dodge Intrepid ES - 1999 3.2L (good engine), V-6, solid body, new tires, low mi., $900/offer.

Call 330-519-2445

Carpets by  Jim Dunn  All brands, sales, installation, restretching & repairs.

35 Yrs.+ Exp. 330-550-8649

Lift Chair - Acorn 120. Max weight 300, rail length 151, total length 153. Purchased Oct. 2014 for $3210, to settle estate, $750. Buyer to disassemble. Cash or bank check. Call 330-718-1479

Ford F-250 - 1998, 4x4, reg. cab, 8’ bed, 120,000 mi., clean, no rust, $3900/offer.

330-457-0685

Miscellaneous MOB MOVIES - 80 DVDs 5 Mob series, $400 or best offer. Call 330-716-0455.

Gutter Cleaning & Installation Gutter cleaning, screening, repairs, also new gutters.

Sr. Disc. Call 330-782-1401.

“Ralph (The Gutter Guy)” Free est. Insured. Cleaning.

Screening. 330-758-6848

Plastering & Drywall PLASTERING FREE ESTIMATES 330-746-8521/330-717-1349

Tree Service * J & L Tree Service LLC * Free Est.- Certified Arborist Fully ins. (330) 614-8578 Do you have toys, antiques, bicycles, jewelry or other items that you would like to sell? Call 746-6565 to place your Classified ad today!

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POLICE BLOTTER Theft/damage: A New Middletown woman left a South Avenue restaurant and discovered a pair of pajamas, a tent, a dish set and a deep fryer had been removed from her truck, which also had a smashed passenger-side window.

Criminal damaging: Someone in the 4000 block of Windsor Road broke windows to and rummaged through two vehicles.

Theft: About $3 in change was taken from a car in the 100 block of Maple Drive.

Identity theft: A West Boulevard man learned that his personal information had been used to fraudulently withdraw $1,907 from his bank account.

Theft: A Cheriwood Court woman noticed a $150 chain saw missing from her garage.

Arrest: Officers at a Market Street motel took into custody Kamaljit Singh, 34, of Sheridan Road, Boardman, who was wanted on a felony probation-violation charge from Trumbull County.

Theft: Roy D. Williams of Manhattan Avenue, Youngstown, was charged with theft and possession of criminal tools after two pairs of jeans valued at $89 were stolen from Kohl’s. Williams, 32, also had a pair of pliers to cut the security tags, a report said.

Theft: A Canfield man alleged that after having paid a business in the 8500 block of Market Street $1,553 for a truck cap, the owner has neither given the accuser the item nor refunded him.

Criminal damaging: A vehicle in the 500 block of Boardman-Poland Road was found with a punctured front tire. Damage was estimated at $194.

Theft: Patrick E.B. Young, 27, of Berlin Station Road, Berlin Center, was charged with stealing a $90 pair of tennis shoes from Kohl’s.

Theft/criminal damaging: A Butler, Pa., man at a Boardman-Poland Road restaurant noticed someone had broken a passenger-side window to his car, then stole a citizens band radio and other items.

Arrests: A traffic stop on Market Street resulted in the arrest of Ninevvea M. Crites, 30, who listed addresses in Youngstown and on East Sixth Street in Salem and who was wanted on a Columbiana County warrant charging failure to appear in court. Also taken into custody was William M. Gowdy, 57, of East Philadelphia Avenue, Youngstown, who was wanted on a Campbell warrant accusing him of violating a court order.

Drugs: Officers took Dora M. Phillip, 51, into custody at her East Western Reserve Road home. The Poland woman was wanted on two felony warrants from Columbiana County charging her with trafficking in drugs.

Arrest: Police investigated a car crash near Aravesta Avenue before charging Kimberly Y. Glenn, 45, of West Earle Avenue, Youngstown, with operating a vehicle impaired after saying she registered a 0.223 blood-alcohol content. Glenn also received a minor-misdemeanor citation charging her with having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.

Nov. 25 Arson: An officer on routine patrol on Boardman-Poland Road reported having heard an explosion in a parking lot in the 500 block before noticing a pile of newspaper clippings was on fire, though no explosive devices were found. Someone in a black Toyota Camry reportedly left the area at high speed, a report showed.

Assault: A Masury man reported having been punched in the chest and pushed to the ground during a fight in the 800 block of Forest Ridge Drive.

Theft: Officers charged Betsy M. Cullen, 24, with theft after alleging Cullen, of South Schenley Avenue, Youngstown, deliberately failed to scan $143 worth of merchandise at Walmart, 1300 Doral Drive.

Theft: A man and a woman reportedly removed the sensors before stealing a smoke alarm and a $686 home device from Walmart and fleeing.

Drugs: Terrence A. Machen was charged with heroin and marijuana possession after authorities had pulled him over on

Market Street. The 48-year-old Columbus man had in his wallet four bindles of suspected heroin that weighed 1.3 grams; also found was 3 grams of suspected marijuana in his pocket, police alleged.

Assault: A worker with a Market Street hospital alleged a combative patient had spit in his face as he and others tried to restrain the patient.

Theft: A man reportedly fled from Walmart after having taken a $25 Bluetooth speaker.

Nov. 26 Theft: Someone stole seven aluminum grocery racks and three aluminum chest cases from behind a business in the 8500 block of Market Street. The loss was estimated at $1,775.

Theft: A man and two women reportedly stole a laptop computer, a set of headphones and four wireless speakers from Walmart, resulting in a $2,220 loss.

Harassment: A desk clerk for a Tiffany Boulevard motel told police the business had received 30 to 40 such calls, including some that were sexual in nature.

Theft: A man left in a pickup truck after reportedly having taken $50 worth of books and calendars from Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 381 BoardmanPoland Road.

Theft: Gregory L. Davenport, 45, of Kensington Avenue, Youngstown, faced theft and criminal-trespassing charges after a $129 computer hard drive was stolen from Walmart. In addition, Davenport, who also was wanted on a Liberty Township warrant, was in the big-box store in violation of a trespassing warning, police said.

Theft: Sherri L. Santiago, 41, of Coitsville Road, Campbell, was charged, accused of stealing $92 worth of merchandise that included a pair of jeans from Walmart.

Nov. 27 Auto theft: A man reported his 2004 Chrysler Pacifica stolen in the 200 block of Boardman-Canfield Road.

Criminal damaging: A Tracy Drive woman discovered two sets of wires for her front-yard Christmas decorations had been cut.

Theft: A man reportedly stole a $44.50 pair of men’s jeans from Kohl’s.

Citation: Officers issued a minor-misdemeanor citation charging Phillip J. Braxton, 53, of Shadyside Drive, Boardman, with disorderly conduct after alleging Braxton was one of two people who got into a van in an effort to prevent the vehicle from being lawfully repossessed.

Drugs: Austintown police handed to township authorities Austin J. Trgovcich, 23, of Eagle Trace Drive, Boardman, who faced a drug-abuse charge, related to a drug overdose July 26 at an Edenridge Drive residence. An officer noticed a bag that contained four pills with no markings, a report showed.

Identity theft: A Red Tail Hawk Drive woman found out her personal information had been used without consent to open several fraudulent accounts, from which $3,367 in delinquent charges accrued.

Robbery: A woman told authorities a man in his late 50s wearing black clothing approached as she entered her South Schenley Avenue apartment, then shoved the accuser to the ground and fled with her purse.

Criminal damaging: A vehicle in the 4000 block of South Avenue was found with all of its tires slashed.

Theft: Two sets of rims and tires as well as eight rotors were stolen from sport utility vehicles on a sales lot at Sweeney Buick GMC, 7997 Market St. The loss was calculated at $5,600.

Nov. 28 Theft: Three women reportedly left Denny’s Restaurant, 154 BoardmanCanfield Road, without paying their $35 food bill.

Neighbors | Zack Shively

Principal Cynthia Fernback and assistant principal Anne Bott organized the fifth annual Yes Fest. The event began in 2013 after the school dealt with the deaths of three students because of drugs. Fernback reached out to the community to get nearly 50 organizations to come to the school to talk to students and give them opportunies for volunteer work. The day also included a speech from Nick Scott. The event’s focus is to “Just Say No” to drugs and “Say Yes” to more positive influences. Pictured are, from left, Bott, Scott and Fernback.

BHS hosts fifth Yes Fest

By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com

Boardman High School had their fifth annual Yes Fest assembly and program on Oct. 20.

Principal Cynthia Fernback and assistant principal Anne Bott organized the event, which included a speech by speaker and bodybuilder Nick Scott and a chance to meet representatives from volunteer groups throughout the community. All students from the high school and Boardman Glenwood Junior High School attended the event.

“We are challenging you, Boardman High School students, to reject drugs and instead embrace what is good and what is positive,“ Fernback said during her introduction speech.

The event began in 2013 after the school lost three students to drugs. Fernback worked with Jared Cardillo, who was principal at the time, to figure out how they could help the students.

They came up with Yes Fest.

Yes Fest asks the students to first say no to drugs, and then “Say Yes” to the positive influences in the community. The school had nearly 50 organizations for students to meet with

for volunteer work.

The event began with an introduction from both Fernback and Bott followed by a speech from Scott. He speaks at schools and organizations nationally about his life. In high school, he was in an automobile accident that left his legs paralyzed.

He explained that he made the choice to think positively and change his life. Since then, he has become a champion wheelchair bodybuilder, champion wheelchair ballroom dancer and speaker. He focused his speech on positive thinking and making the best choices.

“You can’t think positively and negatively at the same time,“ he said, continuing to say that people need to choose to think positively.

After the speech, the students moved from the Performing Arts Center to the gymnasium, where organizations set up panels to get the students interested in helping their group. Organizations included Habitat for Humanity, Mill Creek Metroparks and the United Way, as well as many others.

Former Boardman student Dan DeLuca of the Canfield Highway Patrol attended the event to give students a positive

view for look for the patrol. He wanted students to know that their future starts now and they can help by making positive decisions now.

He said that he looked for students that stood off to the side and did not take advantage of the opportunity the school offered. He acknowledged he “was not the best student“ in high school, and he wanted to reach out to the kids that are like he was in high school.

The patrol has student ambassadors in schools to extend the “Say Yes” message past the Yes Fest. They also have Five Minutes for Life and other after school programs that educate students on drugs and promotes positive decision making.

Fernback reached out to organizations in 2013 and many said they were hoping to get involved with the school. The principals hope that the program helps students find where they belong. They have found that students are more successful when attached to a cause.

The Yes Fest has been so successful that other schools have reached out to Boardman and have asked to adopt the model and implement the program in their school.