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AUSTINTOWN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Students have breakfast with important people

Austintown clubs

Book fair

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Rylie and her grandma, Sue, had breakfast together on Nov. 15 at Austintown Intermediate School for the Grandparents and VIP Breakfast.

MILL CREEK METROPARKS

Traditional celebration at the mill

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Happily ever after

Entertainer Howard Mincone swallowed fire during his performance at the Olde Fashioned Christmas event at Lanterman’s Mill on Nov. 26.

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Essential oil class to take place in January and February Naturopathic Doctor Dannielle MacDuff is offering a four-week course on how and when to use Essential Oils and how to include them in your first aid kit. The course is of particular interest to individuals who prefer holistic health remedies rather than prescription medication. This course takes place at ETI Technical College, located at 2076 Youngstown-Warren Road in Niles, on Jan. 19 and 26, and Feb. 2 and 9. Classes begin at 7 p.m. and last until 8:30 p.m. The entire course costs a $65 donation to the Phoenix House Building Fund and includes all costs and materials associated with the class. Interested parties can register online at drdanni.eventbrite.com or call 330-758-9567. Call Dr. MacDuff with any questions.

ABWA to meet on Jan. 10 The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will have its Jan. 10 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at A La Cart in Canfield. A brunch will be served and the cost is $17. It will include ham and cheese strata, chicken a la king, French toast sticks, link sausage, home fried potatoes, assorted pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee and tea. The deadline for this

reservations is Dec. 31. Call either Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527 or Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089. The speaker for the evening will be Carolina Figley, a physican and nutritionist from the Columbiana and Lisbon Health Departments. The public is welcome.

Meet Stuart! He is a tan and white mixed breed dog who is estimated to be about 1-years-old. He has been at Angels for Animals since Dec. 15 and would like to meet his new family soon. His identification number is A151189. Call Angels or visit for more information or to meet Stuart.

Angels for Animals

4750 West South Range Road | Canfield | 330-549-1111, X121 Open Tuesday-Thursday from Noon to 6 p.m.; Friday from Noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you would like to become a sponsor for Adoptable Pets of the Week, contact Kathy Smith at 330-747-1471 ext. 1214. POLL RESULTS Every week, we’ll provide a question about our Neighbors communities and ask you to weigh in with an answer. And we hope you’ll share an opinion as well. Here are the results to last week’s poll.

AUSTINTOWN

CANFIELD

What is the worst type of gift you have ever received?

What New Year’s tradition is your favorite?

Playtime at your library

A gift that required no thought. 14%

You’ll 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 the Austintown library on Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. Activities will vary at each program. This event is for ages 2-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

An item of clothing that wasn’t your style. 28%

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

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 Austintown library every Tuesday in January at 10 a.m.

STUART

This is Camille, a female, brown and white tabby Domestic Shorthair. She is estimated to be about 5-years-old. Camille has been at Angels for Animals since June 3. She is currently in foster care, but staff at Angels are taking applications and will call potential adoptive parents once she comes in. Her identification number is A139638. Call Angels for more information on Camille.

An item you would never use. 57% Other. 0%

Eating special dishes for luck. 42% Watching the ball drop. 28%

Making a resolution. 14% Other. 14%

BOARDMAN

POLAND

Are you an eggnog fan?

Which winter accessory do you have the biggest collection of?

Yes - I would drink it all year if I could. 14%

No - I used to be, but not anymore. 14%

Yes - But only at the holidays. 28%

No - I have never enjoyed it. 42%

Boots. 14%

Hats. 14%

Gloves. 57%

Scarves. 14%

NEW POLL QUESTION AUSTINTOWN

CANFIELD

How did you spend your New Year’s Eve?

How long will you keep your holiday decorations up?

At a party. With family.

On vacation. Other.

Visit austintownneighbors.com to vote.

I already took them down. I’ll take them down this week.

Sometime before February. Other.

Visit canfieldneighbors.com to vote.

BOARDMAN

POLAND

What do you hope to do more of in 2017?

How do you feel about the school board hiring a firm to make a district plan?

Spend more time with family. Relax.

Pay better attention to my health. A mixture of all the above.

Visit boardmanneighbors.com to vote.

It will be well worth it.

It’s an fine first step.

I’m for it, but I wish it didn’t cost so much.

I’m not really a fan of it.

Visit polandneighbors.com to vote.

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Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s

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

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Rocco and his grandma, Cathy, enjoyed breakfast together at the Austintown Intermediate School’s Grandparent and VIP Breakfast on Nov. 15.

Celebrate summer Chase away those winter blues and join us for a tropical getaway with stories, activities and crafts at the Austintown library on Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. A snack will be provided. This is for children of all ages.

Gotta move story time This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the Austintown library every Thursday in January at 10 a.m. for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning. Adults and children, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, talk and play.

Students enjoy family breakfast By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

Grab and go craft for January Make a craft to take home at the Austintown library during library hours in January. Children of all ages are welcome to participate.

Guess the picture book

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Austintown Intermediate School’s cafeteria was filled with students and their grandparents for the annual Grandparent and VIP breakfast on Nov. 15.

Can you guess the picture book from the cut up cover at the Austintown library? One winner chosen at random from correct entries.

Lego my library Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Austintown library on Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, ages 6 and up.

Reading bingo Make reading your New Year’s Resolution. Complete one line on the Bingo card or the entire Bingo card at the Austintown library during library hours in January. This event is for grades 6-12.

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Rylie and her grandma, Sue, had breakfast together on Nov. 15 at Austintown Intermediate School for the Grandparents and VIP Breakfast.

Students at Austintown Intermediate School brought either their grandparents or a person very close to them to share a breakfast together on Nov. 15, 16 and 17. The third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students each had their own morning to bring in someone special to them and eat breakfast before they started their day. Each morning brings in about 200-300 people who pay $2 to enjoy a breakfast with each other. This is the second year the event has occurred and both years it has been something the students get excited for and look forward to. This year the breakfast happened to coincide with the Scholastic Book Fair that was going on and was part of a family literacy program. The book fair gave the students to bring their guests to look at the different books and other materials available for purchase. “They’ve been talking about it for a couple weeks now,” said Principal Jeff Swavel Everyone got a full breakfast meal and could choose to have items like doughnuts. There were also options of milk, coffee, juice and other refreshments. “We work with the cafeteria and do a special breakfast,” said Swavel. The breakfast originally started out as a grandparents only breakfast, but for the students who don’t have grandparents it was extended to a grandparents and VIP breakfast. This is a program that the school hopes to continue and to have a successful outcome each year.

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Austintown Fitch Honor Band concert

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Pictured are the 58 Austintown Fitch students who participated in the 48th annual Austintown Optimist Club Invitational Speech Tournament.

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This past weekend, Fitch Band students Casey Henderson, Sam Hofmann, Alexcia Soto and Matthew Smutny were selected to perform with the OMEA District Five Honors Band at Stambaugh Auditorium. District Five consists of Mahoning, Trumbull, and Ashtabula Counties. The Fitch students had the chance to rehearse with and perform for Frank Tracz, Director of Bands at Kansas State University. Fitch Band Director, Wesley O’Connor was especially excited for his students to work with Tracz as he was O’Connor’s former director when he attended Kansas State for graduate school. Pictured are, from left, Alexcia Soto, Casey Henderson, Frank Tracz, Matthew Smutny, Sam Hofmann and Wes O’Connor.

Fitch students visited MCCTC

On Nov. 19 at Fitch High School, the Austintown Optimist Club and the Austintown Fitch High School speech and debate team sponsored the 48th annual Austintown Optimist Club Invitational Speech Tournament. Six hundred and thirty two students from 20 schools participated in this event consisting of 12 categories in speech and debate. This contest is the first “state qualifying” event and the first “power round” of the season. Fifty-eight Fitch students participated, including very talented freshmen and sophomores.

During the 2015 debate season, the Fitch Debate team qualified 20 students for state finals competition with the help of their seven coaches. Individual trophy winners include: in Declamation, Romond DuVal in fourth place and Taylor Baer in third place; in Humorous Interpretation, Jala Beasley Williams took third place; in Dramatic Interpretation, Amber Sierra wook sixth place; in Duo Interpretation, Paul Stanton and Josh Harker came in seventh place; in Informative Speaking, Wendy Liu came in fifth place and Angel Ciccarelli came in third place; in Original

Oratory, Johnna Blystone took sixth place; in Public Forum Debate, Lauren Good and Jason Long won first place; in LincolnDouglas Debate, Giavanna LaGamba took second place and Ross Bailey came in seventh place; in Student Congress, Tess Korodi came in second place; in United States Extemp, Alex Giavannone came in seventh place; in International Extemp, David Gunger took fourth place. The Austintown Optimist club thanks the Fitch debate team coaches and especially the student officers of the team for all the work they did in organizing this wonderful event.

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

HIGH

Chicken Fingers, & Mac ‘n Cheese, Steamed Sweet Carrots, Sweet Corn, Fruit, Milk

BBQ Rib Sand., Tomato Salad, Seasoned Green Beans, Fruit, Chips, Choice of Milk

Cocca’s Pizza, Tossed Salad w/ Dressing, Seasoned Mixed Veggies, Fruit, Choice of Milk

Chicken Snack Wrap, Doritos, Baked Beans, Fruit, Choice of Milk

Bosco Sticks, Dipping Sauce, Salad w/ Dressing, Crunchy Carrots/Celery Sticks, Fruit, Milk

MIDDLE

Cheesy Bread Sticks, Sauce, Salad w/ Dressing, Carrot/Celery Sticks, Mixed Fruit, Milk

Boneless Chicken Wings, Harvest Fries, Green Beans, Peaches, Soft Pretzel, Fruit Snacks, Milk

Hot Dog or Chili Dog w/ Cheese, French Fries, Baked Beans, Strawberries, Cookie, Milk

Beef Taco, Tortilla Chips w/ Salsa, Sweet Corn, Applesauce, Milk

Cocca’s Pizza, Sunchips, Salad w/ Dressing, Carrot Sticks, Chilled Pears, Milk

INTERM.

Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Seasoned Green Beans, Chilled Peaches, Milk

Bosco Cheesesticks w/ Marinara Sauce, Sweet Carrot Coins, Pineapple Tidbits, Milk

Soft Beef Taco, Tortilla Chips & Salsa, Fiesta Beans, Mixed Fruit, Milk

Cocca’s Pizza, Tossed Salad w/ Dressing, Crunchy Carrots, Chilled Pears, Milk

Hot Dog or Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Broccoli w/ Cheese Sauce, Chips, Fresh Apple, Milk

ELEM.

AUSTINTOWN SCHOOL LUNCHES | NEXT WEEK MONDAY

Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Broccoli, Fruit, Carrots w/Ranch, Goldfish Cookie, Milk

Hot Dog w/ Bun, Baked Beans, Tater Tots, Chilled Pears, Milk

Cocca’s Pizza, Salad w/ Dressing, Steamed Carrots, Chilled Peaches, Milk

Nacho Bell Grande, Tortilla Chips, Green Beans, Cucumbers w/ Ranch, Side Kick, Milk

French Toast Sticks, Potato Triangle, Sausage Links, Dragon Juice, Applesauce, Milk

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Austintown students in seventh- and eighth-grade visited the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (MCCTC) on Oct. 18 for a special program called the Cutting Edge Manufacturing Event. The group of 52 students were among 700 from school districts across the valley, who enjoyed the interactive experience with representatives from local manufacturing companies. During the event, students learned from various speakers and hands-on projects with local manufacturers. Approximately a half dozen local companies participated in the event, representing careers in hydraulics/pneumatics, machining, welding and engineering. Pictures are, from left, Sam Trimm from BOC Hydraulics in Salem, Connor Reid, Jack Kovacs, Jaymes Soles, Vincent Evans and Ethan Short.

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Entertainer Howard Mincone swallowed fire during his performance at the Olde Fashioned Christmas event at Lanterman’s Mill on Nov. 26.

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One of the children at Lanterman’s Mill Olde Fashioned Christmas on Nov. 26 enjoyed the live music from the band One String Short.

Olde Fashioned Christmas brings in dozens of families By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

Christmas came early for guests who attended the Lanterman’s Mill Olde Fashioned Christmas on Nov. 26 and 27. Olde Fashioned Christmas has occurred every year for more than 25 years. The twoday event is hosted the weekend after Thanksgiving and is the last weekend the Mill is open until it reopens in April. Olde Fashioned Christmas brings in an average of 4-5,000 people over the course of two days. Several entertainers, musiNeighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci cians and artisans set up all Harper Kirk Kupensky played holiday songs on his harp on Nov. 26 during the around Lanterman’s Mill. The Olde Fashioned Christmas event at Lanterman’s Mill.

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Guests lined up to try roasted chestnuts at the Lanterman’s Mill Olde Fashioned Christmas event on Nov. 26.

event provided opportunities for people to get a little holiday shopping in while they attended a fun, family event. “It’s a family tradition. Every weekend after Thanksgiving they bring their relatives who are in town,” said Carol Vigorito, Recreation and Education Director. There is a Giving Tree for people to bring in warm items such as coats, gloves and hats. The items will be given to the Ma hon i ng Cou nt y Educational Service Center to give to children who are in need in the valley. The event is free for families

to attend for them to get into the holiday spirit. There were chestnuts roasting for guests to try, live music, entertainers for families to watch and crafts were available for children to make. “Santa is here and will be here both today and tomorrow to hear some wishes from the children,” said Vigorito. Vigorito is very grateful for the help of the staff and volunteers who helped transform and decorate Lanterman’s Mill for the event. Fellows Riverside Gardens and other Mill Creek locations had several helpers to make the Olde Fashioned Christmas come to life.

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Buckeye Girls State delegates

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YAPA members posed for a picture for the Mannequin Challenge. Pictured are, from left, Jennifer Phillips, Jennifer Rinehart, Leilani Drake, Mary Ellen Willmitch, Sandra Baxter, Katie Shipka, Barbara Banks, Amy Banks, Lynn Sorber, Sally Ocker, Lucy Setz, Christine Grabert and Melanie Angiuli.

Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association hosts holiday luncheon The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association had its holiday luncheon at Johnny’s Restaurant with a flute entertainment program by YAPA member Kimberly Russell. The luncheon is a time to celebrate the Panhellenic bond, with members and honor members who have a membership milestone. YAPA recognized four members for Life Membership, which is for 50 years of membership. Honorees were presented with a certificate from Panhellenic and a gift to acknowledge their dedication. The life members were Shirley Bell, Donna Fulks, Sally Ocker and Judy Reddick.

Sixteen YAPA members participated in a “Smart Cookie” program. Members donated sweet treats for YSU Collegiate women as a care package for finals week. Each sorority was given treats for their individual members, along with a note of encouragement. YAPA also made a $200 donation to the YSU Collegiate Panhellenic Council for Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values Conference that will be in February. The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Alumnae Association is in its ninetieth year and provides lifelong alumnae involvement for Greek alumnae

women and supports collegiate Greek women. YAPA members contribute and raise funds for a scholarship, develop and strengthen the Panhellenic bond and provide support for collegiate sororities at Youngstown State University. YAPA has leadership positions available for sorority alumnae. For more i n for mat ion about membership, contact at yoa lumpanhel@gmail. com, or visit the website www. youngstownalumnaepanhellenic.weebly.com to obtain a membership form.

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The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 301 had a dinner on Oct. 22 recognizing and honoring the American Legion 2016 Buckeye Girls State Delegates. Pictured are, from left, Betty Garhammer (chairman), Giavonna Lagamba, Lauren Good and Marisa Davis.

Juniorettes volunteered with Operation Christmas Child

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The Boardman Poland Juniorettes recently met to put together shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. The girls collected small toys, hygiene products and school supplies from family, as well as donations from the members of Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League. The members wrapped the shoeboxes and filled them to the brim with items to delight children in need. They will be sent anywhere in the world and the girls will track their boxes online to find out where they go. This year, they packed 28 shoeboxes. The Boardman Poland Juniorettes are a service group sponsored by Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League. They are girls aged 12-18 who have a heart for volunteering in the community. They may attend any school in Mahoning County. Current members attend Struthers, Cardinal Mooney, Canfield, St. Nicholas and Ursuline. Upcoming projects include decorating a wildlife edible Christmas tree at Boardman Park, having a Christmas social/ pizza party and delivering Christmas cards at Glenellen Assisted Living. For information on joining the Juniorettes, call Debbie Weaver at 330-720-6510. Pictured are, from left, (front) Natalie Meadors, Bridget Bobovnyik, Jessica Felleti; (back) Gia Radilovic, Isabella Glover, Gianna Glover, Abby Vernon and Sabrina Goodrich.

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Students at Austintown Fitch High School sat around Sparky, a therapy dog and retired racing Greyhound, on Dec. 2.

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Students at Austintown Fitch High School pet therapy dog Reese on Dec. 2 during a student service project event.

Austintown Fitch students make furry friends By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

Tails were wagging in the Austintown Fitch gymnasium as K-9’s for Compassion dogs came to the building on Dec. 2

for a service project five senior students were working on. Tommy Kubacki, Dana Scott, A nna Harr, Jack ie Muccio, Allexis Sallee and Natalie Lynn got the idea from the group of

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Meja and Reese, two K-9’s for Compassion dogs, sniffed each other during the senior’s service project on Dec. 2 at Austintown Fitch High Schools.

seniors who brought in therapy dogs as their service project last year. Lynn, the student who organized the event, got in touch with her neighbor, Dana Patrick, who owns a therapy dog. “There’s been six dogs so far and we are expecting a few more, so around nine dogs will be here,” said Lynn. Throughout the school day different therapy dogs with K9 for Compassion came in for the students to play with. Therapy dogs are trained to visit different people around the community to help them relax with some furry friends. K-9’s for Compassion get certified every two years through the Community Partners of Pet Partners to remain a therapy dog. “It definitely helped de-stress me. I came before my Spanish test and it relaxed me,” said Passion Pike, an eleventh-grader who has visited the dogs four separate times. Pike said how she enjoys seeing all the different dogs and being able to play with each of them. “We’ve had students come multiple times. There was one kid who was here for like three hours,” said Lynn. Students who wished to come see the dogs were encouraged to donate a dollar. The money raised would go back to the K-9’s for Compassion, a nonprofit organization.

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One of the Austintown Fitch High School students played with Louie, a dog with K-9’s for Compassion, on Dec. 2.

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POLICE REPORTS Dec. 12 Theft: A checkbook was taken at an apartment in the 4000 block of Westchester Drive. Additional checks were later reported missing. Aggravated menacing: A suspicious letter was reported at a home in the 4000 block of Walnut Trace. Lost or stolen property: A cellphone was reported missing from Kmart, 4475 Mahoning Ave. Dec. 13 Criminal damaging: An ongoing issue with criminal damaging was reported at a home in the 1000 block of Woodland Trace. A 2011 Ford was damaged. Recovered vehicle: A stolen vehicle was towed and held for Struthers

police at the Austintown Inn, 5431 Seventy-Six Drive. Domestic violence: Police arrested Melinda Dowd, 47, of Laurie Drive on a domestic-violence charge. Sex offense: Police arrested Latroy McMillan, 22, of Duke Avenue Southeast, Warren, on charges of soliciting and possession of criminal tools. The arrest was made at the California Palms and Suites, 1051 N. Canfield-Niles Road. Animal cruelty: A dog was left in a hallway with no food or water at an apartment in the 500 block of South Raccoon Road. Warrant: Police arrested Shawna Tarver, 25, of Boston Avenue, Youngstown, on a warrant for complicity to theft at JCPenney, 6000 Mahoning Ave.

Theft: Papers were taken from a home in the 6000 block of Fairview Road. Dec. 14 Sex offense: Police arrested Tashayla Glenn, 22, of Selma Avenue, Youngstown, on charges of soliciting sex and possession of criminal tools. Warrant: Police arrested Brandon Lightbody, 24, of Millet Avenue, Youngstown, on a warrant for failure to appear on a domesticviolence charge. Assault: Co-workers were involved in an assault at Marc’s, 4755 Mahoning Ave. Theft: Speakers were stolen from a home in the 2000 block of Breezewood Drive. Theft: A man took merchandise and a

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sweeper and fled in a van from Big Lots, 4241 Kirk Road. Warrant: Police arrested Jason Senvisky, 42, of Cannon Road on a Struthers warrant for criminal damaging at a home on Acatello Place in Poland. Dec. 15 Aggravated menacing: An unidentified white man approached a victim with a knife and cut the airline to a truck after assaulting the victim at Pilot Oil, 1150 N. Canfield-Niles Road. Aggravated menacing: A threatening text message was reported at a home in the 200 block of Ohltown Road. Aggravated menacing: Threatening text messages were reported at a home in the 4000 block of Nottingham Drive. Fraud: An unauthorized account was opened for a person living in a home in the 100 block of Forest Hill Drive. Theft: Bad checks were passed at a home in the 3000 block of Starwick Drive. Theft: Prescriptions were stolen from Rite Aid, 5488 Mahoning Ave. Dec. 16 Warrant: Police arrested Ean Jameson, 19, of Arden Boulevard, Boardman, on a warrant for failure to appear on a criminal-trespassing charge. Theft: Police arrested Martin Shaffer, 56, of Brunswick Road, Youngstown, on a theft charge. Police accused him of the theft of $79.49 in merchandise from Walmart, 6001 Mahoning Ave. Dec. 17 Breaking and entering: A garage was entered, and tools were taken from a home in the 300 block of Forest Hill Drive. Burglary: An ex-boyfriend used the victim’s car and took televisions and an Xbox from a home in the 100 block of Westminster Avenue and pawned them. Theft: A bottle of pills was missing from Advanced Podiatry,1570 S. Canfield-Niles Road. Theft: Police issued a summons to Amanda Gerlach, 32, of Osborn Avenue, Youngstown, on a theft charge. Police accused her of taking $32.30 in merchandise at Walmart. Theft: A suspect took a bottle of vodka from Kmart. Theft: Two fraudulent charges were made to a bank card of a person who lives at a home in the 5000 block of Pinecrest Avenue. Theft: Police arrested Marissa Vars, 27, of Mehlo Lane, Youngstown, and Megan Stanley, 29, of Illinois Avenue, McDonald, on theft charges. Police accused them of taking $11.94 in merchandise from Walmart. Dec. 18 Fraud: Unauthorized charges were reported at a home in the 20 block of Jonathan Lane. Telecommunications harassment: Unwanted and threatening text messages were reported by a person who lives at a home in the 50 block of Carnegie Avenue.

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Overeaters Anonymous to have local meetings Overeaters Anonymous is offering meetings at several local locations and on a variety of days. On Saturdays at 10 a.m., there will be a meeting at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in the Church Hall, Room 2, located at 4453 WarrenSharon Road in Vienna, Ohio. This location is handicapped accessible. On Sundays at 7 p.m., there will be a meeting at Shenango Presbyterian Church, located at 3144 Wilmington Road (Route 18) in New Castle, Pa. This location is handicapped accessible. On Mondays, a meeting will take place at 1 p.m. at the Girard Multigenerational Center, located at 443 Trumbull Avenue in Girard. This location is handicapped accessible. On Wednesdays, a meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Valley Care - Northside Medical Center in the Medical Education Building, auditorium A, located at 500 Gypsy Lane in Youngstown. This location is handicapped accessible. On Thursdays at 6 p.m., a meeting will take place in Faith Chapel Fellowship Church, located at 511 E. Pershing St. in Salem, while at 7:30 p.m. a meeting will take place at New Life Lutheran Church, located at 1181 Churchill-Hubbard Road in Youngstown. Both of these locations are handicapped accessible. For more information on OA or meetings, go to www.oa.org or call one of the following Help Hotlines: Mahoning or Trumbull Counties 330-747-2696; Columbiana County - 330-424-7767; Lawrence County - 724-674-3697.

GA to meet twice this week Gamblers Anonymous, a 12Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to recover from their gambling addictions, will meet twice this week in the YoungstownWarren area. A GA meeting is offered every Friday at Westminster Church, located at 119 Stadium Drive in Boardman, and another is offered every Sunday at Christ Church Presbyterian, located at 3425 Hopkins Road in Youngstown (in Cornersburg). Both meetings begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. and last about 1-1/2 hours. Those who believe gambling has affected any part of their lives are urged to attend. For more information, call the local Gamblers Anonymous hotline at 330-505-5060.

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9/11 Memorial founder Connolly thanked Rotary Neighbors | Submitted

Pat Connolly, local veteran and founder of the 9/11 Memorial on Raccoon Road greeted the Rotary Club of Austintown and thanked them for their support. Joining him was his brother Robert Connolly and Sam Swauger, both of whom are involved in the day to day efforts to keep the park well maintained and attractive. Their latest effort will ask groups and businessmen to adopt a flower bed after it is planted and keep it weed free for the summer/fall. Connolly spoke of the many obstacles he faced in creating this special place, and his pride in the project is evident. Pictured are, from left, President Elect Bruce Laraway, Pat Connolly, Robert Connolly and Sam Swauger holding a book in their honor being presented to the Austintown Elementary School library.

Mraz addressed Rotary Neighbors | Submitted

Angie Mraz, owner of the Brunch Bowl Restaurant, spoke to the Rotary Club of Austintown regarding the history and challenges of starting a new business. Soon to be celebrating their first anniversary in business on Jan. 9, Mraz has been able to expand the hours of service and add a dinner menu. She cited the problem of getting good workers and thanked her loyal friends and customers for helping her survive a challenging year. Pictured is Rotary Vice President Bruce Laraway presenting a book for the Austintown Elementary School library in honor of Angie Mraz, owner of the Brunch Bowl.

Lions Club Christmas party

Neighbors | Submitted

It was a joyous occasion on Dec. 12 at Rachel’s Restaurant in Austintown, as the Austintown Lions and Lioness clubs had their annual Christmas party. Special guests included spouses and widows and special friends. King Lion John Susany presided with secretary Lion Harold Wilson serving as program chairman. There was a gift exchange, games played and much fellowship throughout the evening topped off with a delicious meal. The Lions and Lioness wish to thank all who made their year a success by contributing to their many activities. The club is presently having a membership drive and anyone 18 and older, who would like to become a Lion, call Bob Whited at 330-792-7907 or email atolebert1@aol.com.

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America’s Schoolmaster exhibit

The Early Days of William Holmes McGuffey will be on display in the Melnick Museum at Fellows Riverside Holiday library closings Gardens from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Learn more about the early days of McGuffey All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning Coun- and his boyhood homestead, locatty system will be closed for the hol- ed in Coitsville and now known as the McGuffey Wildlife Preserve. The exhibidays on Dec. 24, 25, 26 and 31 as it will be open though January 2017. well as Jan. 1 and 2.

Get one-on-one assistance from library 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 wide variety of library services, such as: learning to use a computer, email, the Internet, downloading e-books and audiobooks, researching a topic, discovering new books and authors to read and enjoy, business, non-profit or Genealogy help. To schedule an appointment, visit any library, call 330-744-8636 or go online at www.LibraryVisit.org/Booka-Librarian. This is for teens and adults.

Lutheran Churches of the ELCA

New Year’s Eve &

Lutheran Churches of the ELCA NewEve Year’s Day Services New Year’s & New Year’s Day Services BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 425 CRESTVIEW DR—BOARDMAN

New Year’s Day-10:00am

GOOD HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 12030 MARKET ST—NORTH LIMA

New Year’s Eve-5:00pm New Year’s Day 8:00am & 10:30am

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

162 S RACCOON RD—AUSTINTOWN

New Year’s Day-9:30am

LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH 550 N BROAD ST—CANFIELD

New Year’s Eve 5:00pm New Year’s Day-10:15am

MARTIN LUTHER LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 CLEARMOUNT DR—YOUNGSTOWN

New Year’s Day-10:30am

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2985 CENTER RD—POLAND

New Year’s Day-10:00am

ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

1429 MAHONING AVE—YOUNGSTOWN

New Year’s Day-10:30am

ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

14394 YOUNGSTOWN-PITTSBURGH RD—PETERSBURG

New Year’s Day-10:00am

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

3300 CANFIELD RD—YOUNGSTOWN

New Year’s Eve-5:00pm New Year’s Day-9:30am

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

10857 MAIN ST NEW—MIDDLETOWN

New Year’s Day-12:00 noon

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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci

Students and their family members at Austintown Intermediate School looked at the tables full of books during the Scholastic Book Fair on Nov. 15.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci

Students look at the different books available for sale during the Scholastic Book Fair on Nov. 15 at Austintown Intermediate School.

Students support classroom libraries By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com

The week-long Scholastic Book Fair at Austintown Intermediate School was put on by the PTA and gave the opportunity to students to expand their literature collection.

There are three book fairs every school year; in the fall, in February and again at the end of the year. Every student would come down during their library time and look at the different books that were available to purchase. Family members have the chance to come to the book fair

with the students during conferences on Nov. 21 and during the grandparents and VIP breakfast on Nov. 15-17. All of the proceeds raised go directly back to the school. The book fair is something the students look forward to when it rolls around.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci

One of the students from Austintown Intermediate School looks through one of the books during the Scholastic Book Fair on Nov. 15.

“It helps buy more books to build the classroom libraries,“ said Dana Smith, chair of the book fair. Students lined up to purchase books from the PTA members. Several students came back to the book fair to purchase additional items they didn’t have

enough money for the first time. The book fair encourages literacy among students and the additional outside hours the book fair holds allows families to come with their students to promote family literacy.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci

Guests at the Scholastic Book Fair on Nov. 15 at Austintown Intermediate School lined up to buy books.

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STNAs, HHAs, Direct Care Professionals & Caregivers Start 2017 with a rewarding new job! If you are an experienced care-giving professional, we are looking for you! Comfort Keepers is a nonmedical Home Health Care Agency that has been servicing older adults and the disabled in the Mahoning Valley for over 15 years and have recently committed to serving our Veterans. We are in need of STNAs, Home Health Aides, Direct Care Professionals and Caregivers throughout Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties to meet the needs of our current and growing client base. We offer flexible, weekly scheduling, weekly pay, PTO & medical benefits, voluntary benefit programs are also available to those who qualify. Applicants must have experience, a valid driver’s license, transportation & insurance. www.youngstown comfortkeepers.com 805 Mahoning Ave., Yo., OH

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The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking a part-time painter. Essential duties will include all painting, paperhanging of residences, buildings and structures. Painting parking lines, parking lots, playground equipment. Duties include drywall painting, taping and finishing. Selected individual will be responsible for the reasonable operation and care of all tools and equipment used by trade including brushes, rollers, spray painting equipment, ladders, scaffolding and other rigging. Work days will be Monday-Friday with hours varying not to exceed 24 weekly. Selected individual must be a member or become a member of IUPAT District Council 6 Local 476 upon hire. Submit cover letter and resume to the following: YMHA Human Resources 131 W. Boardman St. Youngstown, OH 44503 Deadline for submission is Fri., Jan. 6, 2017

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Furniture Bed - Amish made, pine, queen poster bed, $350. Call 561-707-1372 DINING ROOM SET Mahogany Drexel, 43”x57” table with 3 leafs, opens to 43”x93”, 6 chairs with gold fabric cushions, 5’ long hutch, 19” deep, 74.5” tall. Nice condition, $425. 330-881-9568/330-726-0889 MATTRESS KING - $75, any size set & up. 6534 Market. Call 330-758-3217

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Happily Ever After Olivia Lanterman • Richard Griffith AUSTINTOWN

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church was the location of the April 2 wedding of Olivia Grace Lanterman and Richard Andrew Griffith. The Rev. Kenneth E. Miller officiated at the 1 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hall in Youngstown. Frank and Michelle Lanterman of Austintown are the parents of the bride, and the groom’s parents are David and Ruth Ann Griffth of Hubbard. The bride wore a white satin gown with a corseted back with the edges trimmed in lilac. The lilac train was embellished with pearls and Swarovski crystals. She wore her mother’s wedding veil and headpiece. A c ou si n of t he br ide, E m i ly Suhovecky, was her honor attendant. Allison Suhovecky, the bride’s cousin, was the bridesmaid. Flower girls were Madison Suhovecky and Arya Gallo, cousins of the bride. The attendants wore iridescent lilac, purple and light blue tie-dye dresses. David Griffith, twin brother of the groom, was best man. Stephen Griffith, the groom’s brother, was groomsman, and Aleena Gallo, God daughter and cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer. M r s. Gr i f f it h g r aduated f rom Youngstown State University with a

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LIBERTY

Carl and Margaret Gussie of Liberty were honored for their 60th anniversary on Oct. 21 with a family dinner followed by a play in Lancaster, Pa. It was hosted by their children and their spouses. Their children are Denise (Joe) Stadalski of Austintown and Danielle (Dave) Lazor of Liberty. The couple also have three grandchildren. The former Margaret Ballas and Mr. Gussie were married Oct. 13, 1956, at Coal Center Catholic Church, Coal Center, Pa. The couple are members of St. Patrick Church, Hubbard. Mrs. Gussie retired from Mahoning National Bank in Hubbard, where she worked in customer service as a head teller. She is a member of the St. Patrick bachelor’s degree in visual art educa- Church Altar and Rosary Society, Hub- tors in Lordstown, where he worked as a tion, and is a district visual arts teacher bard Garden Club and PTA. journeyman. He is a World War II Army for Wellsville Local Schools. Mr. Gussie retired from General Mo- veteran who served for two years. Her husband graduated from Pittsburgh Technical Institute with an associate degree in information technology. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology from YSU. He is employed as a network security administrator for Home Savings and Loan YOUNGSTOWN of Youngstown. Dominic and Rosemarie Cheff of After a honeymoon to Walt Disney Youngstown celebrated their 50th anWorld, Universal Studios and Sea World, niversary Oct. 1 at a celebratory Mass the couple reside in Austintown. at St. Christine Church. It was hosted by their children, Dominic P. Cheff of Wadsworth and Anthony J. Cheff of Boardman. They also have four grandchildren, Joseph Dominic Cheff, Danielle Elizabeth Cheff, Marley Rae Cheff and Dominic Mitchell Cheff. The former Rosemarie Barak and Mr. Cheff were married Oct. 1, 1966, at St. Christine Church, where the couple are members. Mrs. Cheff retired in 2015 as a selfemployed beautician. She also worked as a dietary manager at The Inn at Christine Valley. Her husband is a self- of the U.S. Army National Guard who employed barber with Dom’s Mug & served as a tank driver and marksBrush in Austintown. He is a veteran man.

Mr., Mrs. Rusu celebrate 50th anniversary Robert and Karen Rusu of Canfield celebrated their 50th anniversary by renewing their vows Oct. 16 at the Old Mill in Mill Creek Park. It was hosted by their children, Robert Rusu Jr. of Canfield and Arlene Pavlock of New Middletown. The couple also have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The former Karen Seddon and Mr. Rusu were married Oct. 15, 1966, in Youngstown. Mrs. Rusu retired from Home Savings and Loan as head teller. Mr. Rusu retired from General Motors, where he worked as an assembler.

Gussies’ 60th anniversary was honored

Cheffs’ 50th anniversary celebrated