Boardman briefs

Vaccine awareness lecture planned

The Holistic Moms Network Youngstown Chapter is hosting “Vaccine Awareness with Dr. Ethen” Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Boardman Library.

Ethen will explain the history of vaccines, current recommendations and alternatives to vaccinations at the free lecture.

Local debater takes second prize

Freshman Steven Kandray was awarded second prize at the semi-annual Student Debate at Mount Union College.

Kandray received $60 for his debate in favor of “Resolved: Greater government involvement in economic and social affairs is good for the United States at the present time.”

The debate is coordinated annually by Santosh Saha, professor of history at Mount Union.

Have family fun and a fairy tale at library

The Friends of the Library will host “Three Piggies” Apr. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County

Puppets will perform the favorite fairy tale and children of all ages can make a craft following the performance. Refreshments will be served. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

Tape the library director

Help the Teen Advisory Board for the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County raise funds by purchasing strips of duct tape to tape Carlton Sears, library director, to a wall at the Boardman Library Thursday at 7 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the library. Strips of tape may be purchased from any Teen Advisory Board member, at various library branched in the community and through the Library Development Office at 330-744-8636, ext. 118. The event is being sponsored in celebration of National Teen Literature Day.

Learn to eat healthy

Families and youth can watch a dietitian prepare healthy and nutritious snacks Apr. 29 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road, in Youngstown. The free demonstrations is sponsored by Humility of Mary Health Partners. For information, call 330-744-4377.

Night at the races

Monsignor John J. Lettau fourth degree assembly 2596 of the Knights of Columbus will host a night at the races Apr. 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Center Road in Poland at 7:30 p.m.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for adults 21 and over. Complimentary refreshments will be included. The winner need not be present for the 50/50 raffle.

Get something new to read at used book sale

The Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Dr. in Boardman is hosting its 54th annual used book sale Apr. 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Apr. 29 and Apr. 30 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The sale will feature a large collection of books and music in all categories.

Peter Pan performance planned at arts center

The Boardman Drama Guild will perform the musical “Peter Pan” Apr. 16 through Apr. 18 at 7 p.m. with a matinee performance Apr. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Boardman Performing Arts Center.

The production will be the biggest production ever staged at the center and will feature professional caliber sets purchased from the Beck Center in Lakewood, Ohio, along with breathtaking flying effects produced by Flying by Foy out of Las Vegas. The cast is made up of students from all four grade levels and includes Sarah Turner as Peter Pan and Tim Welsh as Captain Hook.

The cost for tickets range from $7 to $12 and can be purchased online at www.boardmandramaguild.com or by phone at 330-519-2633 with any major credit card.

Meet Mahoning County commissioner candidates

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and the League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown are co-hosting a forum with candidates for Mahoning County commissioner at 7 p.m. April 26 at Holiday Inn Boardman.

Invited to participate are Democrats David Ludt of Poland, the incumbent, and Carol Rimedio-Righetti, a Youngstown council member; and Republican Don Manning of North Lima.

Under rules set by the league, each candidate will have three minutes for opening statements and two minutes for closing statements. All candidates will be asked a series of questions by the moderator. Written questions from the audience also will be asked.

The event is free and open to the public.

Locals students perform in YSU play

Local students from Youngstown State University’s Performing Arts series will be featured in performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera “The Mikado” today and Sunday and and riday through Apr. 18 in Bliss Hall’s Ford Theater at Youngstown State University.

Boardman residents with roles in the play include, Matthew J. Miles, Nanki-Poo, Trevor Coleman, Pooh-Bah, Shafica Kaleel, Yum-Yum, Allyson Pollice, Pitti-Sing and Alecia Hetrick, Katisha.

The performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sunday. The cost is $5 for YSU students with ID and season ticket holders, $15 for adults and $10 for seniors, YSU faculty, high school and college students from other universities.

A brunch will be offered for the Apr. 11 show at MVR, 410 Walnut St. at 1 p.m. Brunch/ticket prices are $20 for season ticket holders and $25 for non-season ticket holders.

Show tickets may be reserved by calling the University Theater Box Office.

Reservations and payments are required prior to the brunch event. Phone reservations, with a credit card and ticket reservation, can be made by calling 330-941-3105. No walk-ins will be permitted.

Parking will be available in the Wick Avenue parking deck for a fee.

Every step can make a difference Apr. 24

The Easter Seals’ sixth annual “Walk with me Event” will be Apr.. 24 at Boardman Park Community Center, with registration beginning at 9 a.m.

The event is an opportunity for families, friends, neighbors and colleagues to walk together for fitness and to help children and adults with disabilities and special needs.

There will be a 1 mile, 3K or 5K walk, run, roll or stroll plus activities for all ages, including Chinese auction, face painting, pony rides and other family fun.

Early registration is available by visiting, www.walkwithme.org/youngstown or contacting, Jodi Harmon at 330-743-1168.

All proceeds will benefit Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.

Enjoy a night of murder and mystery May 1

The Friend to Friend Foundation is sponsoring a “Night of Murder and Mystery” May 1 at 6 p.m. at the Fifth Season Banquet Center, 1400 Niles-Canfield Road in Mineral Ridge.

The cost for the event is $30 per person and includes appetizers, dinner and mystery performance by Garrettsville Curtains Up Theater. A cash bar and 50/50 raffle will be available.

All proceeds will go to the foundation to help provide a network of support for young adult cancer patients and their families. For information, call Barb Sapp at 330-360-8005 or Amy Gilles, at 330-942-2104.

Learn to prepare 30-minute healthy meals

The Humility of Mary Health Partners will offer a free 30-minute Healthy Meal demonstration today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at United Methodist Community Center, 334 N. Pearl St. in Youngstown.

A dietitian will teach participants how to prepare healthy, low-sodium and reduced fat and sugar meals in 30 minutes.

For information, call 330-743-5149.

Boardman Park offers new online reservations

Boardman Township Park’s new and improved online reservation system began Monday on its Web site.

Residents can see available rentals, rates, rental times and payment options. The payment system will accept all major credit cards.

Reservations can still be made in person at the rental office, but only payments in cash, money order or check can be accepted.

Visit the Web site at www.boardmanpark.com. For information, call the park office at 330-726-8107.

Cultural healthy cuisine tips and tricks offered

The Humility of Mary Health Partners is sponsoring “Stepping Out From the Old Way to a Better/Heathy Way of Cooking” Apr. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at OCCHA, 3660 Shirley Road in Youngstown.

Participants will learn tips and tricks for making traditional Hispanic and African American favorites healthier without losing flavor.

For information, call 330-781-1808.

Help Neighbors showcase your summer fun

Summer is fast approaching and Neighbors would love to hear about your organization’s plans for spring and summer festivals, Vacation Bible School programs, community events and sports camps and outings.

Just let us know who, what, when, where and why and we’ll get the word out for you.

Then, don’t forget to send us pictures of all the fun so we can share them with your neighbors.

School accepting registrations for students

Heartland Christian School located at 28 Pittsburgh St. in Columbiana is now accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Registration information can be requested by calling the school office at 330-482-2331.

Transportation is available for families in the Youngstown area, including Austintown, Boardman, Canfield and Poland.

Discover the Labyrinth at Ursuline Center

The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Rd. in Canfield will host a presentation of the Labyrinth May 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Starting at 2 p.m. and every quarter hour until 3:30 p.m. there will be a presentation in the auditorium on the how, what, why, when and where of labyrinths.

After each presentation participants can explore the labyrinth on their own or with a facilitator.

The labyrinth is designed to be used by individuals of all ages, families and groups.

The Labyrinth at the Ursuline Center is handicap accessible and has adequate parking.

Groups and individuals who are interested but unable to attend the open house can contact the center office for information at 330-799-4941 or by visiting theursulinecenter@yahoo.com.

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YMCA offers spring programs

The D.D. and Velma Davis Family YMCA is offering swim programs available for every level of swimmer and training courses for participants looking to become certified YMCA swim instructors from May 5 to May 26.

Swim lessons are open to children as young as 6 months through adult and will last six weeks. The cost is $47 for nonmembers.

The training course is open to participants 16 or older who are able to swim continuously for 100 yards. Participants must have certifications in First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. The cost for the course is $175 for participants who register before Apr. 28 and $200 for those registering after.

The course will be conducted on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

For information, contact Chris Hughes at 330-480-5655.

Local real estate agents receive awards

Jennifer Dorbish, Renee Dalesandro-lizer, and Nancy Cuffle were given awards for Top Producers of Re/Max Valley Real Estate, for the entire year, 2009.

Boardman native receives doctor’s honor

Boardman native Jane D’Isa-Smith has been listed “Among the Best Doctors” in Cleveland. The award is determined by a survey of peers evaluation and includes 76 specialty areas.

Smith is a 1985 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and daughter of Boardman residents Frank and Mary Kay D’Isa. Smith resides in Hudson, Ohio, with her husband, Sean, and four children and works in Internal Medicine at South Pointe Hospital in Warrenville Heights.

Local alum receives honor from university

Jamie Amero, Boardman alum and third-year Pharmacy student, has been inducted into the Aurora Chapter of Mortar Board at Ohio Northern University, based on her excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service.

Library offers children’s programs

The Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is offering Baby Brilliant programs in April.

Tales and Talks for 2’s and 3’s will be at 10 a.m. on all Wednesdays in April. Fun Time for 4’s and 5’s will be Tuesdays at 10 a.m. “Three Piggies” puppet play and craft will be featured Apr. 27.

Technology student advances to state

Student Robert Murrelll will advance to state level competition in Columbus after taking first place in PC Servicing and Troubleshooting at the Business Professionals regional competition. Regional awards were announced Feb. 16 at Georgetown Banquet Facility.

Duquesne student recognized on dean’s list

Sarah Large, a sophomore in the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences, has been named to the Fall 2009 dean’s list at Duquesne University.

The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who maintained at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Large is the daughter of Scott and Dani of Boardman.

Spring clean and donate items to Goodwill

Get an early start on spring cleaning and donate to the Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries.

Items needed include clothing, housewares, small kitchen appliances, glasses, dishes and home decor.

Goodwill will take computers and computer equipment as part of the Dell Reconnect recycle program.

Donation location centers can be found in the Boardman Plaza, Hermitage Hills Plaza, Warren Plaza, Shenango Towne Center and at 2747 Belmont Ave. in Liberty.

Amateur ham radio classes set for May 1 and 8

The Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will conduct amateur radio classes May 1 and May 8 at 11 a.m. at the ITT Technical Institute, 1030 N. Meridian Road in Youngstown.

These classes will help students review what they have learned in home study in preparation for taking a Ham Radio license exam.

Students successfully passing this exam will earn an entry-level amateur radio license from the Federal Communications Commission.

License exams will be given following the review class May 8 for students taking the classes.

The classes are free, but students will be required to purchase a study guide (#9647) from the ARRL by calling 888-277-5289.

This is the same study guide used in the 2009 license classes, so students may be able to borrow a study guide from a former student.

Registration deadline is March 28. This will give students a chance to order the book and study the material. There is also a nonrefundable filing fee for taking the exam. Call Jerry or Bonnie Viele at 330-534-1394 for information.

Local students earns academic honor

Andrea Firth has been named to St. Mary’s College Dean’s List for fall 2009 semester for achieving a grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

HLAA to meet monthly to offer free tax help

The Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will offer free tax preparation and electronic filing for seniors and those with low to moderate income on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. until April 15.

Appointments are required.

For a list of things to bring and to make an appointment, call 330-726-2492.

Students receive prestigious scholarships

The University of Findlay has awarded merit scholarships and endowed scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year.

Boardman High alumni Austin Clark, a pre-veterinary medicine major, was awarded the Trustee’s Scholarship.

Ann E. Bonifas was awarded the Memorial Scholarship. Courtney Hull, an animal science major, was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship.

Trustee Costello takes new leadership role

Township Trustee Thomas P. Costello has been appointed to the executive board of the Coalition of Large Ohio Urban Townships.

Fellow trustees Larry Moliterno and Brad Calhoun nominated Costello.

CLOUT formed in 1995 as a means for large townships to provide input and solutions to state legislators on problems and issues affecting large and/or urban Ohio townships.

Townships are eligible for membership if they have a minimum population of 15,000 people in an unincorporated territory and a minimum budget of $3 million.

The late John Cox, a former township trustee, was one of the originators of CLOUT in 1995, and Boardman has been a member for 15 years.

View a video on back pain prevention

The Humility of Mary Health Partners newest video features Stephanie Kopley, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, speaking about the importance of treating back pain immediately and the causes and treatment available for back pain.

The video can be viewed at HMpartners.org by clicking on the blue Health Points tab.

Volunteers needed for outreach program

The American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter, 8392 Tod Ave., is looking to add to the number of health-care professionals who volunteer.

Nurses, physicians, paramedics and EMTs are a critical component to the outreach program of free blood-pressure screenings. This year, during its 100th year in existence, the Mahoning chapter plans to reach 2,010 individuals with free blood-pressure screenings.

To become a volunteer or learn more about the Red Cross, call 330-726-6063 or visit www.mahoning.redcross.org.

Can goods collection set for Rescue Mission

The Adult Education Medical Assistant Program at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center is having a community outreach drive for the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.

Items needed include canned foods, first-aid items and toiletries.

Drop-off locations are Mahoning County Career and Technical Center on Palmyra Road in Canfield, Wedgewood Pizza on South Avenue in Boardman, Austintown Surgery Center on North Canfield-Niles Road in Austintown and Walgreens Pharmacy on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown.

MCCTC salon offers afternoon hours

The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s salon will be open Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and noon to 2:10 p.m. through May.

All services are performed by students under the supervision of their instructor. Services include haircuts, hairstyles, perms, relaxers, facials, hair removal, hair color and manicures and prices start at $6.

To make an appointment, call Linda Tomko at 330-729-4000, ext. 1309.