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Junior Women’s Club hosts village lighting
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Santa Claus spoke to one of the children at the Lighting of the Village in Poland on Dec. 3.
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Family Disney night is magical for all
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Happily ever after
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Angie and Ali Belinsky worked on making a Minnie Mouse craft during Poland Union’s Family Disney Night on Nov. 16.
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Adoptable Pets of the Week CAMILLE Neighbors serves the towns of Boardman, Austintown, Canfield and Poland and is published every Saturday in The Vindicator. It also is distributed free to nonsubscribers in those towns. If you have a news story, we would be interested in hearing from you. You may email us at neighbors@vindy.com. You can send mail to Neighbors, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, OH 44501. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for any material that is to be returned. Items may also be picked up at our offices. For news submissions, you may also call us at 330-740-2965. For delivery, call 330-746-6561. For advertising inquiries, call 330-747-1471 ext. 1216.
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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 YoungstownWarren 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.
Playtime at your library 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 Poland library on Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. Activities will vary at each program. This event is for children ages 2-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 Poland library every Wednesday in January at 10 a.m.
Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s Join the Poland library every Thursday in January at 10:30 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader.
Fun time for 4s and 5s Join the Poland library on Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes and finger plays, and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
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.
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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?
A gift that required no thought. 14% An item of clothing that wasn’t your style. 28%
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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Lego my library Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Poland library on Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, ages 6 and up.
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Listen and Lego Listen to a story and then have fun building with Legos at the Poland library on Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. Legos will be provided. This is for children ages 4-7.
Read to Roxie Relax and read to Roxie at the Poland library on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Roxie is a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland Library to register. This is for children in grades 1-4.
Relax and read You can read your own book or check one out - just come to the Poland library on Jan. 7 at 11 a.m. ready to read. Bring a beanbag, sleeping bag or blanket and prepare to settle in. Pizza, drinks and snacks will be provided. Four hours is the goal, but come when you can and stay as long as you like. Prizes will be awarded. This is for children in grades 1-12.
Trim a tree for January Decorate an ornament for our allseasons tree at the Poland library during library hours in January. This event is for children of all ages.
We love you, “Winnie the Pooh”
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Second-grade students from Poland Union were led by music instructor Dean Wilson and sang at the Lighting of the Village on Dec. 3.
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Guests who attended the Lighting of the Village in Poland on Dec. 1 went on a horse-drawn carriage ride.
Christmas celebration lights up Poland village By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com
Poland Village Town Hall was lit up with holiday spirit on Dec. 3 during the eighth annual Poland Lighting of the Village. Each year, on the first Saturday in December the Lighting of the Village grows with guests, many from Poland while some from other communities. The Poland Junior Women’s Club hosts the event each year and works hard to accommodate the growing crowd. “This year we have ice carv-
ing for the first time. We extended the carriage rides to try and accommodate more families,” said co-chair Jacci Miller. The guests could watch Jeff Kaiser from Sub-Zero Hand Crafted Ice Sculptures carve a Christmas tree out of ice for the event. The Poland library, Kravitz Deli and the Cafe at Wittenauer’s all joined in the celebration and had specials for the guests to participate in. The library had crafts and stories, children could decorate cookies at Wittenauer’s and Krav-
itz had specials with cider and cookies. “We f ig u re a rou nd 30 0400 people come based on the number of cookies we go through,” said Laurie LaPlante, PJWC President. Cookies were donated by community members. Residents from Sunrise Assisted Living baked cookies along with the Poland Presbyterian Church members and members of the PJWC. The event is free, but donations for the PJWC were accepted. The money ra ised
goes to the club for the other events they host and is put into a scholarship fund for two Poland Seminary High School senior students. WFMJ’s Jennifer Brindisi and Steve Vesey were the emcees for the event. They announced the entertainment for the night which included music from Poland Union students, Gospel Baptist Church and several others local groups. “The tree stays on through the rest of the holidays as well as other lights that are put up,” said LaPlante.
It’s National “Winnie the Pooh” Day. Join the Poland library on Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. for stories, games, crafts and snacks to celebrate Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the gang in Hundred Acre Woods. This event is for children of all ages.
Winter painting party for grades K-4 Create your very own painting as you follow along step-by-step with the presenter at the Poland library on Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 330-7448636 and ask for the Poland library to register. This event is for grades K-4.
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Santa Claus spoke to one of the children at the Lighting of the Village in Poland on Dec. 3.
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Jeff Kaiser from Sub-Zero Hand Crafted Ice Sculptures carved a Christmas tree out of ice for the Lighting of the Village event in Poland on Dec. 3.
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For the sixth consecutive year, students at Poland Union Elementary School created beautiful holiday ornaments that have already been sent overseas to our brave men and women serving in the military to reach them in time for the holidays. Poland Union Elementary School and Pioneer Trails Tree Farm have partnered for this special project for many years. MaryJan Perdulla, owner of Pioneer Trails Tree Farm, participates in a program called Operation Evergreen. Each year she sends trees overseas to our troops and Poland Union students take care of the decorations. Poland Union’s PTO scheduled parent volunteers to help create the ornaments and even donated funds needed to send a tree on behalf of the students. Pictured are, from left, kindergartner Finley Blackann, first-grader Athanasios Mihas and kindergartner Lily Khoury holding handmade ornaments for troops overseas.
Poland students ‘Give Back’
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Joy Bucci’s class had a Thanksgiving feast on Nov. 22 to celebrate Thanksgiving before their break.
Students give thanks at holiday feast By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com
Students at Poland North Preschool stacked their plates full of food on Nov. 21 and 22 for their early Thanksgiving feast. Terr y Wittenauer and Joy Bucci’s classes celebrated their Thanksgiving feast on Nov. 21 while Danielle Argeras, Joy Buc-
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classmates and friends. Many of the students were excited to have their own Thanksgiving meal during school. Aside from the Thanksgiving feast, the students participated in other activities and made crafts before they went on break. The theme of Thanksgiving was incorporated in their school work to help make learning more exciting.
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In late October and in conjunction with Red Ribbon Week, students at Poland Union Elementary collected spare change and donated it to the Sojourner House. For several years, Poland Union Elementary School’s students, staff and PTO have participated in “Give Back” programs. Throughout the school year, several “Give Back” days are offered by the PTO that benefit local organizations, special projects and/or charities. The $371.83 collected last month was donated to the Sojourner House, a place that provides a comprehensive program of crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and shelter for victims of domestic violence in Mahoning County. Case Manager Luanne McLane stopped by Poland Union Elementary School on Nov. 21 to accept the PTO’s check and thank the students for their kindness and generosity. Pictured are first-graders Ella Matthew, Ireland O’Hara and Greyson Seifert with Sojourner House Case Manager Luanne McLane.
ci and Samantha Cox brought their students to the cafeteria on Nov. 22. Both students and teachers brought in an array of food to choose from. There was turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, dessert and more. The students and teachers both made headbands to wear during their feast. All of the classes sat with each other to enjoy a meal together with their
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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. Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci
Harper Kirk Kupensky played holiday songs on his harp on Nov. 26 during the Olde Fashioned Christmas event at Lanterman’s Mill.
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, musicians and artisans set up all around Lanterman’s Mill. The 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 Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci Mahoning County Educational One of the children at Lanterman’s Mill Olde Fashioned Christmas on Nov. 26 enjoyed the live music from the band Service Center to give to children who are in need in the val- One String Short. ley. 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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Families at the Poland Union Family Disney Night on Nov. 16 painted ceramic tiles with there favorite Disney characters on them.
Families share magical night By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com
Kindergarten students and their families enjoyed a magical night together at Poland Union on Nov. 15 and 16 with some of their favorite Disney characters. The two-night event at Union was organized by principal Mike Masucci and the kindergarten teachers. Upon entering the building, everyone received a folder with a schedule of the night, facts about Disney and other Disney-related items.
Three stations consisted of an acting session with the Oakland Center of the Arts, a Disney trivia area where families could enjoy pizza and other refreshments while making a craft and classrooms where families could paint the tiles that had their favorite Disney character outlined on them. The tiles were donated by Home Depot and almost every tile had a different Disney character drawn on it. After the tiles were done drying, the students could take them home. “I’ve done this my entire ca-
reer as an administrator, I’ve done about 50-55 different family nights,” said Masucci. There are six kindergarten homerooms and three attended each night. About 95 percent of the students came back to enjoy the Family Disney Night with their families. The night allows the students to also spend time with their classmates outside of school hours. “Any time we get kids in the school with their parents on a night like this, the kids win,” said Masucci.
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Lauren and her daughter, Madison, painted an Ariel, “The Little Mermaid,” tile at the Disney Family Night at Poland Union on Nov. 16.
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Angie and Ali Belinsky worked on making a Minnie Mouse craft during Poland Union’s Family Disney Night on Nov. 16.
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Kindergarten students dressed up as “Aladdin” characters during the Disney Family Night at Poland Union on Nov. 16.
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Catie sat in Snoopy’s dog house at the Poland library’s Charlie Brown Thanksgiving program on Nov. 19.
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Zachary sat at the Lucy Psychiatric Help prop at the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving program on Nov. 19 at the Poland library.
Families gobble up early Thanksgiving activity By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com
The Poland library celebrated a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on Nov. 19 for children and their families. The afternoon was filled with snacks, games and the “Char-
lie Brown Thanksgiving” story. The snacks were based off what Charlie Brown and his friends ate during their own Thanksgiving. There were jelly beans, toast, popcorn, pretzels and ice cream. Around 50 children showed up with their family members to take part in the special Thanks-
giving event. After the story was read, the guests ate before they got to the different activities. The activities included ping pong, making a craft, a matching game, a place the football in the field goal game blindfolded and several others. Two of the favorite things at the event were
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Caroline Medvec worked on coloring her Charlie Brown craft during the Poland library’s Charlie Brown Thanksgiving program on Nov. 19.
the Snoopy doghouse and the Psychiatric Help stand that the character Lucy runs in the show. Children liked to get inside of the props and get their picture taken. Poland youth librarian Annette Ahrens organized the program with the help of fellow librarian
Jen Kuczek. Neither Ahrens nor Kuczek did not expect such a large outcome, but were happy with the amount of people who showed up. The next holiday program the Poland library will be hosting is on Dec. 20 and will consist of decorating gingerbread houses.
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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 Warren-Sharon 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 - 724674-3697.
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College and Career Fair
Winter painting party Create your very own painting as you follow along step-by-step with the presenter at the Poland library on Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register. This is for grades 5-12.
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140 W. Main St, Canfield Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery Care Provided Pastor Rev. Larry Bowald
UNITED METHODIST Canfield United Methodist Church
27 S. Broad St. (330) 533-9801 www.canfieldmethodist.org Sunday 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Childcare available Rev. Susan Brown Rev. Beth McGuire Associate Pastor
9:00 a.m. - Adult & Kids Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship and PowerKids Church
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
OWRC hosts guest speaker
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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Students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center and the Valley STEM + ME2 Academy had the opportunity to attend the annual College and Career Fair on Nov. 9 in the Joyce E. Brooks Conference Center at MCCTC. They met with more than 40 representatives from the armed services, colleges, universities, trade and technical schools and local businesses. Students were able to ask questions and gather information on all of the careers and colleges that they are considering and would like to know more about. This fair allowed them the chance to see first-hand the variety of college and trade school opportunities offered in our area.
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Former First Lieutenant Ernie Stadvec, a member of the Ohio Western Reserve Chapter - MOAA, was the guest speaker at a recent luncheon meeting of the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna. Stadvec, a veteran pilot of World War II and the Korean War, has extensively researched the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart over the Pacific as she attempted to circumnavigate the world. Stadvec’s presentation suggests that there is some recent documented evidence that Earhart landed safely on the island of Saipan but later died at the hands of the Japanese. This presentation is also on Stadvec’s web site www.erniestv.com/videos/ amelia-earhart.
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Second-grader Monica worked with Leah Halatek during the AquaDogs program on Nov. 17 at Poland Union Elementary.
The Poland Seminary High School Students and the Poland Union students sat around the aquarium at Union during the AquaDogs program on Nov. 17. Pictured are, from left, (back) Braedan O’Shaughnessy, Leah Halatek, Kara Sciulli, Henry Mumaw, Jamie Ranalli and Rocco Almasy; (front) Justin Zuzan, Ava Vestal, Mila Milosevic, Jason Wolfe, Monica Moore and Carson Reda.
AquaDogs makes splash at Union Elementary By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com
The AquaDog program at Poland Union Elementary is an after school program the second grader students and students from Poland Seminary High School participate in. PSHS students come to Union to help a handful
of second-grade students learn more about the fish and coral in the 120 gallon saltwater aquarium. The students conduct research to prepare a presentation using the Google Chromebooks. The students pick a card from a pile and whichever card they choose, they do a report on that fish or other aquarium item.
Once the presentations are finished, the students will email them to Principal Mike Masucci and after he looks over them, he will share the presentation with the students parents and put them online. Kara Sciulli, a junior at PSHS, has returned for the second time to participate in the program. She worked with
second-grader Mila Milosevic and researched the Banggai Cardinalfish. “I like getting to interact with them and help them type,” said Sciulli. “I like finding the pictures,” said Milosevic. AquaDogs provides an opportunity for second-grade students
to learn and have fun interacting with the older students. There are five second-grade classes that participate in the program. Every second-grader will have the chance to do it by the end of the year. “It’s been nice, the parents love it. It’s really working out,” said Masucci. Lutheran Churches of the ELCA
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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
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LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH 550 N BROAD ST—CANFIELD
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MARTIN LUTHER LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 CLEARMOUNT DR—YOUNGSTOWN
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New Year’s Day-10:30am
ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
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Students from Poland Seminary High School helped students from Union elementary during the AquaDogs program on Nov. 17 make their presentations on the fish in the Union aquarium.
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Poland Union second-grade students worked to make powerpoints during the AquaDogs program with Poland Seminary High School students on Nov. 17.
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
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Juniorettes give to Operation Christmas Child
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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 encourage-
ment. 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 a b out mem b er s h ip, c ontact at yoalumpanhel@gmail. com, or visit the website www. youngstownalumnaepanhellenic.weebly.com to obtain a membership form.
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The Boardman Poland Juniorettes recently met to put together shoeboxes for Opeation 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 besent 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 330720-6510. Pictured are, from left, (front) Natalie Meadors, Bridget Bobovnyik, Jessica Felleti; (back) Gia Radilovic, Isabella Glover, Gianna Glover, Abby Vernon and Sabrina Goodrich.
Howard Hanna agents give back
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YAPA Members worked on no-sew blanket for Making Kids Count. Pictured are, from left, Amy Banks, Jennifer Rinehart, Arlene Farris, Angie Bilkie, Sally Ocker, Barbara Banks, Lynn Sorber and Katie Shipka.
The agents at Howard Hanna Real Estate in Poland not only help in buying and and selling homes, but also believe in giving back. Just recently, they cleaned out their closets, and brought in clothing and housewares for those in need. A couple months ago, they purchased new back packs and delivered them to three different charities in the area. In the summer, they got involved with Celebrate Poland and The Canfield Fair.
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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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DOG - Girard, OH. Poodle mix, gray/tan, 17 lbs. $200 Reward when returned. 330-545-0613/330-506-2065
REAL ESTATE Boardman - 890 Larkridge. $117,000 with land contract option, 1756 sq. ft., 4 bdrm., 1.5 bath., new stainless appl. & new a/c Call Jeannine: 330-301-3345 Poland - 7049 Bishop Rd. $187,500, 2552 sq. ft., 4 bdrm., 1 full bath & 2 half baths, spacious kit., 2 fireplaces, built-in pool. Call Jeannine 330-301-3345
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Dogs AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS Registered, Males, $500. Call 330-341-0027 German Short Hair Pointers AKC pups, shots, wormed, pet/hunting. 724-421-3618.
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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
Miscellaneous Tanning Bed - Home use. Professional new 220 26T Wolff w/face tanner & 11 min. timer. Sell for $2500, pd. $7000. Call for a lot more info., 330-360-8059
Sporting/Exercise Equipment Shotgun - Remington 1100 2 3/4”, excellent condition, $550. S - O - L - D ! WEIGHTS - Over 300 lbs. of Weider weights, A-frame, bar, dumbbells, etc., $175. 330-750-9839/330-942-4140
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Buick LeSabre - 1990, 4 dr., 3.8L engine, auto. trans., 144,832 mi., runs great, selling due to health, $1000/offer. 724-877-9307. Ford Escort SE - 1998, loaded, 91,000 mi., excellent, 38 mpg, $2895. 330-793-4055 Mecedes-Benz S550 - 2008 Clean, dark blue, must see, $23,000. Call 330-509-0378 BRITTAIN Chevrolet. 57 E. Martin St., E. Palestine, OH. Local 1-800-589-7970
SUVs Hyundai Santa Fe - 2004 4WD, loaded, new Michelin tires, battery, very nice & clean, runs perfect, $3900. Call 724-652-7372
Vans Ford Econoline 1500 - 1999 V-8 Titan motor, 89,000 mi., $900/offer. 330-599-1370.
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AUTOMOTIVE Antique/Classic Cars Chrome plating, bumpers, pot metal, 3 weeks turnaround. 330-456-5400.
Automobile Parts/Service Snow tires - 2, S10, like new, mounted & balanced, P215/70R14, $95. S - O - L- D !
Automobile Storage Garage for rent Heated, Canfield area 330-719-2641
Snowmobiles Arctic Cat ZR600 - 2000 EFI, reverse, heated handlebars, new track, excellent condition, $1700/offer. 330-538-2128/330-610-3394 You have waited long enough. Get your hands on a new house today using the Neighbors Classifieds.
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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