1,637 flu shots given

1,637 flu shots given
YOUNGSTOWN -- The 1,637 flu and pneumonia shots administered as of Nov. 30 at Youngstown City Health District clinics is about the number expected, according to Neil Altman, health commissioner.
Another clinic, open to the public, is scheduled Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the health department, 345 Oak Hill Ave.
The largest number of shots dispensed at a single clinic, 505, was a combined effort by the city health department and the Mahoning County District Board of Health on Oct. 27 at Mill Creek Community Center.
There is no indication of a flu vaccine shortage this year, said Altman. He said the department would continue to periodically offer the flu vaccine until January or February 2006.
Fire under investigation
YOUNGSTOWN -- The cause of a fire at 356 W. Chalmers Ave., a vacant house, is under investigation. Damage to the two-story structure, built in 1896, was estimated at $21,000, a total loss, reports show. The fire was about 1 a.m. Sunday.
Toy distribution center
BOARDMAN -- The Salvation Army Christmas Toy Distribution Center for Mahoning County will be open Dec. 19-21. Applicants can pick up toys at the center, 226 Boardman-Canfield Road, on the day assigned during the application process. Each applicant must bring a distribution sheet with a family number and angel codes to pick up toys. For more information, call (330) 726-8403.
Christmas tree lighting
COITSVILLE -- Township residents are invited to a Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the township administration building, 3711 McCartney Road. The event includes music and refreshments.
Turkeys needed
BOARDMAN -- St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., will be accepting donations of turkeys from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 8:15 a.m. Saturday. St. James and St. Augustine Episcopal churches are food bank partners for Three Loaves Food Pantry housed at Riley United Methodist Church.
Kitchen damaged
AUSTINTOWN -- A fire that did about $13,000 worth of damage was confined to the kitchen of a home at 361 S. Inglewood Ave. According to a fire department report, homeowner Elaine Cleeland was melting wax on her stove but she was in another room when the fire started around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The blaze was confined to the stove and cabinets, with heavy smoke damage in the kitchen, the report said. There were no injuries.
Fake $5 bill accepted
AUSTINTOWN -- The owner of Domino's Pizza on South Raccoon Road told police that one of his delivery drivers accepted a counterfeit $5 bill. The fake bill was accepted Friday, possibly from employees of another business in the township, police said.
YSU holiday concert
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music will offer an evening of "Holiday Festivity" at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Stambaugh Auditorium. The program begins with a performance by the YSU Trombone Ensemble followed by The University Chorus and Dana Chorale and the Dana Flute Ensemble. A performance of Handel's "Messiah" will begin at 8 p.m., featuring the Dana Symphony Orchestra and the Dana Symphonic Choir with guest soloists. Admission is free for YSU students, $2 for senior citizens and other students and $5 for adults.
Immunization clinic
GIRARD -- Childhood immunizations will be given at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Girard Health Department in the city building. The free clinic is for Girard children. A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 18 and must bring a copy of the child's immunization record. Call (330) 545-6048 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for mandatory pre-registration.