Boardman briefs

Warrick makes West Elementary honor roll

West Boulevard Elementary fourth-grader McCallen Warrick earned a spot on the school’s A/B honor roll for the third grading period.

His name was inadvertently omitted from the honor roll list provided to Neighbors. The complete list was published in the April 10 edition.

Special church service dedicated to Haiti

The earthquake in Haiti will be the focus of worship and learning at St. James’ Episcopal Church Sunday, with Rev. Bob Libby of Food For The Poor (FFTP) of Miami, Fla., as the preacher and teacher.

Libby is a retired Episcopal priest, who joined the agency’s speakers bureau following his first visit to Haiti. Libby will preach the sermon as well as lead an adult forum. The service begins at 10 a.m. The adult forum will follow the liturgy at approximately 11:30 a.m. For information, call 330-758-2727 or visit www.stjamesboardman.com.

Spaghetti dinner with Good Hope

The Good Hope Preschool and Childcare will host its third annual Spaghetti Dinner Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at its 98 Homestead Dr. location.

The cost for the dinner is $6.50 for adults, $3 for children 4 and up and free for children under age 3. Dinner includes spaghetti, bread, drink and dessert. Takeouts will be available.

The money raised will go toward the preschool scholarship fund and beautification of the playground. For information, call 330-782-8513.

Cinderella comes to life

The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre will present “Cinderella” Apr. 30 at 7 p.m. and May 1 at 2:30 p.m. Daytime performances for area schools will take place Apr. 28 through Apr. 30.

The Saturday matinee is followed by a complimentary “Autograph Party,” for the audience, cast and crew.

Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $5 for children.

Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling the box office at 330-788-8739.

Local debater takes second prize at Mount Union

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.

Get fit with weight management program

SlimDown, a six-week weight management program taught by registered dietitians who are certified in weight management, will begin classes in late April at Humility of Mary Health Partners sites in Warren and Boardman.

Classes are scheduled for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Apr. 27 to June 1 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, 5401 Market Street, Boardman, and Thursdays, Apr. 29 to June 3 at St. Joe’s at the Mall, Eastwood Mall, Niles.

Cost is $40.

Dietitians will teach lifestyle changes in food, activities and behaviors.

To register for the class, call Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or 877-700-4647.

Clinic extends hours for required Tdap vaccine

The Ohio Department of Health has issued a new immunization requirement for schoolchildren beginning with the 2010-11 school year.

All in-coming seventh graders will be required to have a Dtap (Tetanus, diphtherial and pertussis) vaccination prior to starting school.

To assist parents, the Mahoning County District Board of Health, 50 Westchester Dr., Austintown, will offer vaccination clinics Apr. 22 and May 27 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and June 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost of the vaccination is $14.95.

To make an appointment for any of the clinics, call the health district’s Nursing Division at 330-27-2855, ext. 125.

Join Walk MS at the Canfield Fairgrounds

Walk MS Mahoning Valley, presented by Giant Eagle and EMD Serono/Pfizer, will be Apr. 24 at Canfield Fairgrounds in Canfield.

Check-in will begin at 8 a.m.

The average walker raises $225. Funds from the event provide for local programs and support 21 researchers and 24 research projects being conducted in Ohio.

The walk is approximately 2 miles long and fully accessible. Participants can choose to loop the route twice for a longer walk.

Parking and gate admission is free and a light breakfast will be served after the walk.

Funds raised help provide programs and services to 18,000 Ohioans with MS. For information, call Rebecca Bailey at 614-515-4609.

Final spring concert at YSU on Monday

The YSU Symphonic Band and Concert Band will present their final spring concert Monday at 8 p.m. in the Edward G. Powers Auditorium.

The concert will feature more than 100 students from the Dana School of Music Wind and Percussion program and feature YSU band conducting assistants, Brian Harris and David Blon.

Admission to the concert is $5 for adults and $4 for senior citizens and students. Children under 12 and anyone with a YSU ID are admitted free. Tickets are only available at the door.

For information, call the Dana School of Music at 330-941-3636.

Mill Creek wants your thoughts on projects

Mill Creek MetroParks is soliciting public comment for the upcoming 2010 Drive Improvements project.

The area to be addressed includes West Golf Drive from U.S. Route 224 (Boardman-Canfield Road) to the Mill Creek Golf Course Field House.

Public comment will be received by the park system through April 23. Submit comments to: Mill Creek MetroParks, Re: 2010 Drive Improvements, P.O. Box 596, Canfield, OH 44406.

The project is anticipated to begin in late summer and to be completed within three to four weeks. If you have questions, call 330-702-3000.

Several programs awarded grants

The Humility of Mary Health Partners Development Foundation was awarded grants to fund HMHP programs benefiting uninsured and underinsured patients.

The grants total nearly $115,000.

The St. Elizabeth Health Center Dental Clinic was awarded a $65,000 grant for a Safety Net Dental Care Program.

Smile Station, HMHP’s mobile dental clinic, was awarded a $24,960 grant by CHP from the Mercy Outreach Fund.

HMHP’s prescription assistance program was awarded a grant by CHP’s Mercy Outreach Fund totaling $24,929.

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.

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.

Tonight at the races

Monsignor John J. Lettau fourth degree assembly 2596 of the Knights of Columbus will host a night at the races tonight 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.

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.

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.

Boardman Park offers new online reservations

Boardman Township Park is offering a new and improved online reservation system 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.

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.

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.

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.