Quaker Steak hosts Patriot’s Day event

Quaker Steak hosts Patriot’s Day event

AUSTINTOWN

Quaker Steak & Lube will host its 6th Annual Patriot’s Day Bike Nite on Sept. 6. The event pays tribute to both past and present armed forces.

Among those being honored will be veterans from World War II, Pearl Harbor, Korea and Vietnam. Two prisoners of wars, three veterans with Purple Hearts and veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq will be recognized.

Two local families, who lost their sons in combat, as well as two others who have family members in service will attend.

Nominations sought for 25 Under 35

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Nomination forms for the 25 Under 35 Awards are still available. The 25 honorees and top three are chosen by a committee, formed by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, based upon professional and service categories.

The deadline for nominations for the award, which honors the Mahoning Valley’s best and brightest young professionals, is Friday. Applications are available at www.mvypclub.com/25-under-35 or www.cfmv.org.

Farm Science Review

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The Ohio State University Extension-Mahoning County in Canfield is selling tickets to the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio.

The review showcases the future of agriculture. Tickets purchased through the extension office are $5 as opposed to $8 at the gate.

The hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18-19 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20. Details about the review are online at www.fsr.osu.edu/.

Cortland Bank offers kids’ saving program

CORTLAND

Children who sign up for the Strong Saver Program at Cortland Bank can watch their money grow and earn monetary rewards.

A child starts with a Strong Saver Passbook Savings Account and receives a one-time new account reward.

Children who qualify will be rewarded for saving. For more information, go online to http://cortland-banks.com/Libraries/PDF/StrongSaver_FAQ_ComplianceRules_rev_031512.sflb.

Program targets shale certification

YOUNGSTOWN

Zane State College in Zanesville and Retrain America are working with Youngstown State University to offer the Shale Exploration Certification to area residents.

The program prepares applicants for a range of positions in the oil and gas industry, and assists participants with career placement.

This opportunity is offered to qualified applicants free and is funded through the Department of Labor’s Energize Appalachian Ohio grant awarded to Zane State College.

For information, call Retrain America at 570-651-9645.

Vindicator staff reports

Selected local stocks

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

Aqua America, .66, 25.05 .16

Avalon Holdings,3.8777—.33

Clear Channel, .73 66.10 —.32

Cortland Bancorp, 10.25.05

Farmers Nat., .126.10 .24

First Energy, 2.20, 44.72—.15

FirstMerit Corp., .64,15.72 —.06

First Niles Financial, .32,7.00.10

First Place Fin., .68—.04

FNB Corp., .48,10.94.03

General Motors,21.19—.15

General Electric, .68,20.80.16

Motors Liquidation, .0422.00

Huntington Bank, .16, 6.55.02

JP Morgan Chase, 1.20,37.18—.05

Key Corp, .20,8.34.05

LaFarge, 11.78 .13

Macy’s, .80, 39.75.83

Parker Hannifin, 1.64, 81.60.25

PNC, 1.60,62.04.21

RTI Intl. Metals,22.47—.51

Simon Prop. Grp.,4.20,157.10.64

Stoneridge 6.42 .04

United Community Fin. 2.96—.03

Selected prices at 4 p.m. Friday. Provided by Stifel Nicolaus. Not to be construed as an offer or recommendation to buy or sell any security.