Poland community briefs

Steps required for moving mailbox

Township trustees are asking residents who live on Youngstown-Poland Road and want their mailbox moved to avoid crossing the street to follow a series of steps by April 27.

Residents must call the Poland post office and inform them of the intention to move the mailbox.

The post office requires at least three days’ notice. Call the township at (330) 757-0733 and leave your name, address and telephone number.

Mark the spot on your property, such as with a painted stake or ribbon, designating where you want the new mailbox to be placed.

The cost of replacement is covered through private donations and is not being paid with township funds.

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.

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.

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.

See the life of the party

Poland Seminary High School students will perform “Life of the Party” tonight at 7 p.m. in the schools auditorium.

The cost for the show is $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for adults.

Come plant trees at the Poland Township Park

Bring a shovel and a pair of gloves to the Poland Township Park Sunday at 1 p.m. and help plant trees in celebration of Earth Day.

Volunteers will plant 85 trees consisting of 17 species and tree identification signs will be mounted. The park reopened its gates to the public Apr. 1 and visitors can once again enjoy a leisurely walk along the mulched trail, look for a variety of birds and see trees identified as being native to Ohio.

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.

Shop for treasures

The Poland Junior Women’s League’s Trash and Treasure spring sale will be Apr. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church parking lot, 2985 Center Road.

There will be something for everyone including, children’s clothing, toys, small appliances, jewelry and sports equipment.

Help Neighbors showcase your summer

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.

Learn to prepare cultural healthy cuisine

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.

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.

Trim a tree for April at Poland Library

Children of all ages can decorate an ornament for an all-season tree at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County during regular library hours in April.

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.

Trunk to treasure sale today

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a “Trunk Treasures” sale today at the Greenwood Hummer parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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’s 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.

Poland library offers children’s programs

The Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is offering Baby Brilliant programs in April. Bonding with Babies and Books will be every Wednesday and today at 10 a.m.

The program is designed for babies 6 to 23 months and includes books, songs, rhymes, finger play and other activities that will help children be successful readers. A similar program, Tales and Talks for 2’s and 3’s will be at 10:30 a.m. on all Thursdays in April.

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.

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.

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.

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 resident is Psi Chi president at college

Courtney Long, of 8561 Reserve Drive, is the president of Psi Chi at Ashland University. She is the daughter of Edward and Torea Long and is majoring in speech communication.

Psi Chi is a national honor society for encouraging. stimulating and maintaining excellence in scholarships and advancing the science of psychology. Candidates must have a 3.0 GPA, meet specific academic requirements and be elected by current members.

Local alum doing good

Courtney Long, of Poland, is a member of the Community Care organization and co-leader of the PAW Team at Ashland University.

She is the daughter of Edward and Torea Long and is majoring in speech communications. Community Care is a seven-team program at the university. Its mission is to expand students’ social and educational experiences, as well as to create an atmosphere of life-long service to the community and an understanding of social responsibility.

PAW helps walk dogs at the local dog shelter and helps to raise money to find homes for them.

Can goods sought 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 Walgreen’s Pharmacy on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown.

Academic honor earned

Bridget Crogan and Jane Hutch have been named to the St. Mary’s College Dean’s List for fall 2009 semester for achieving a grade point average of at least 3.4 on a scale of 4.0.

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.

Mercy College, St. E’s campus registration

Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, St. Elizabeth campus, is accepting applications for its August class. The two-year associate degree in nursing is a 20-month program over five semesters.

Students who graduate from the program are eligible to take state licensing examinations to work as registered nurses. Last year’s graduating class achieved a 100 percent pass rate for the licensing examinations.

The St. Elizabeth campus of Mercy College was opened in 2003. The first class of 26 students graduated in August 2004. So far, a total of 181 students have graduated from the program.

Financial aid and scholarships are available. For information, call 330-480-2379 or visit www.mercycollege.edu.

Video available 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.