Spreading holiday cheer in Boardman Park

BOARDMAN — It may have been a 25-degree day with a biting wind, but none of that put a damper on 8-year-old Ahmara Grace’s desire to add a little garland and a few dry apple decorations to a pine tree.

“I liked to see Santa Claus and decorate the Christmas tree,” added Ahmara’s friend, 7-year-old Salina Jackson. “I [also] like to hear the music and make snowballs.”

The two West Boulevard Elementary School second-graders were among those who braved the cold to attend today’s 12th annual Boardman Community Christmas celebration at Boardman Township Park on U.S. Route 224.

Many of the roughly 100 participants settled for hot chocolate and gathering around a fire to stay warm during the hourlong event, which featured Christmas carols, tree decorating and an appearance by Santa Claus.

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